Reader Michael Daines pointed me to a number of web sites related to the proposed Target in Davis, CA.

What I find very interesting about this proposal is just how the community and government is using the Internet to debate this issue. First, the City of Davis has a sub section on it’s website presenting all of the information about this proposal. From site plans, to artist renderings, to impact studies - all of this information is there (see: Proposed Target Store - City of Davis).

Then, there are the pro and anti proposal group websites (see: Target in Davis and Don’t Big-Box Davis).

But the thing that intrigues me the most is the great use of a wiki at DavisWiki. Sections of that website include Target Debate and Second Street Crossing. This wiki allows users to share ideas and opinions on the proposal and seems to have been very active during this process.

I really like the ways that all sides of this project have embraced technology to spread their message and get people involved.