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City, district preview housing projects, workforce housing cohort and summer construction affecting schools
Summary
Officials gave updates on development projects, a district workforce-housing feasibility next steps and summer construction projects including tech upgrades, roof repairs and the district aquatic center.
City and school district officials briefed the City of Davis and Davis Joint Unified School District 2x2 committee Wednesday on development project timelines, the district’s workforce housing work and summer construction projects that may affect school operations.
Superintendent Benson said DJUSD is finalizing a budget and completing a “workforce housing” cohort with the California School Boards Association; staff plan to return to the board in August with options and a proposed feasibility study for using district property for workforce housing. Benson said past examples in other districts show teacher housing can house a meaningful share of staff: “Jefferson Unified, for example, 22% of their staff are housed in housing.”
City staff outlined current and proposed housing projects in various stages: Bretton Woods (55-plus), Charles Ranch (beginning construction), Palomino (early stage), Village of Davis (about 1,800 units proposed; planning expected June 26, 2026) and Willow Grove (about 1,200–1,300 units proposed; planning estimated November 2026). Staff said neither large project is expected on a ballot this November and timelines may shift.
Superintendent Benson and facilities staff walked through summer construction affecting schools: final phase of technology infrastructure upgrades at four or five remaining sites (periodic internet outages), several roof repairs and a major sewer-line improvement that will put the stadium parking lot out of service for much of the summer while crews work; the district expects the aquatic center to be filled and operational in July.
City staff said eight locations across town will see traffic-signal improvements, mostly scheduled for summer work. District and city staff noted coordination on parking and access during village homes pavement work and said they will share maps and schedules with school staff.
No formal actions were taken on development or workforce housing at this meeting; district staff requested board support to move from feasibility to action steps in upcoming months.
