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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:42:35 GMT

Ann Arbor gives 601 Forest high-rise development yellow light

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor's skyline is still wondering if it will get another addition now that the City Council has postponed a decision on the 601 Forest development until October.

42 North aims to provide affordable rental alternative to Ann Arbor students

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Even as Ann Arbor's vertical developments continue to grad headlines the city continues to expand on the fringes with more horizontal development, like the proposed 42 North.

Chelsea makes moves for new city hall, police station

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chelsea is trying to buy part of the building its City Hall shares with the Chelsea State Bank while putting some land aside for a newly proposed $2.25 million police department.

Work begins on first home for new Ann Arbor State Bank in downtown

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new bank is on its way to downtown Ann Arbor as the people behind the Ann Arbor State Bank refurbish the old Anderson Paint building into the bank's new home.

Construction crews work to restore historic East Delhi Bridge

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A historic bridge in Scio Township is getting a second lease on life now that the Washtenaw County Road Commission is restoring the East Delhi Bridge.

Ann Arbor moves to protect parkland from potential future sales

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Selling parkland in Ann Arbor is about to become a tougher proposition as city voters pass a new ballot measure.

Construction nearly complete on new Toyota Technical Center

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the brightest economic rays of light is about to become focused now that Toyota is almost ready to open its new technical center outside of Ann Arbor.

Ypsilanti's Growing Hope to build first of several hoop houses

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Growing Hope volunteers will start building its first hoop house in earnest later this month.

Michigan Theater raising money to help with renovations

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Michigan Theater is looking for a little help from its friends to help keep the downtown Ann Arbor venue up to snuff.

Bearclaw coffee renovates and expands in Chelsea

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bearclaw Coffee is growing throughout southeast Michigan, and that means more growth at its home in Chelsea.

Ypsilanti residents to decide on design for new bike racks

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Four new artistic bike racks are coming to Ypsilanti and local residents get to choose which kind they want.

Ypsilanti, YMCA team up to preserve local pool

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ypsilanti's Rutherford Pool might get another shot at life as the city and the Ann Arbor YMCA explore ways to keep it open.

Wireless Ypsilanti expands, jump starts wireless networks elsewhere

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wireless Ypsi is growing beyond its borders, taking on more users, covering more of the city and helping other southeast Michigan communities establish their own free WiFi networks.

Ann Arbor to interview developers about 415 W Washington

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The actors vying for the part of developing 415 W Washington near downtown Ann Arbor will audition next week before city officials. The city expects to pick a developer before the end of the year.

Ann Arbor to consider approving Maple Cove mixed-use project on city's northwest side

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More urban-centric development could be coming to points in Ann Arbor outside of downtown soon. The developers of Maple Cove want to build three mixed-use buildings on the city's northwest side.

Ypsilanti works to install solar panels as soon as this fall

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ypsilanti is about to become well known for its solar panels as local leaders and volunteers plan to install them on City Hall and the Ypsilanti Food Co-op this fall, if possible.

Pear Street Apt project to address Ann Arbor's homeless

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Not everyone is rolling in the dough that's flooding Ann Arbor's downtown these days. But the city is working on a plan to help find homes for its least fortunate.

Ann Arbor expands 'Greenbelt' with purchases around city

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor is expanding its green space again, this time buying land and development rights to property in Scio and Pittsfield townships.

SPARK looks for new home in downtown Ypsilanti

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor SPARK is looking for a new home again in downtown Ypsilanti and expects to make a decision within the next two weeks.

Work crews to pour concrete for first half of Dexter Mill Creek Bridge

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dexter's Mill Creek Bridge is chugging along on its structural overhaul as work crews prepare to pour and open the first half within two weeks.

PMA plans to start construction on Tierra on Ashley next spring

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A green tower is set to go up in downtown Ann Arbor next spring. That's when PMA Consultants plans to build its Tierra on Ashley mid-rise.

Crews working to brighten up Reading Room in U-M's Law Quad

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A facelift has begun on one of the University of Michigan's most recognizable buildings. Workers have begun restoring and upgrading the Reading Room of the U-M's Law Quad

Ypsilanti's Farmers' Market grows faster than the food it sells

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ypsilanti's Downtown Farmers' Market is in the midst of a growth spurt this summer, bringing hundreds of more people into the city's center.

Ann Arbor opens new Swift Run Dog Park

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor's parks are going to the dogs, or at least one of them. Local leaders will open the Swift Run Dog Park on the city's southeast side early Friday afternoon.

North Sky development set to move forward with City Council's OK

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Real-estate depression be damned. One Ann Arbor-area developer plans to build another 196 homes in the North Sky development off Pontiac Trail.

Ann Arbor DDA exploring options for Fifth Ave underground parking garage

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local leaders in Ann Arbor are trying to see how best to cram a few more cars into the proposed underground parking structure on Fifth Avenue.

Ann Arbor City Hall expansion set to earn City Council approval in August

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the city's biggest projects is set to come to a head later this summer when the Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote on the expansion of City Hall.

U-M Hospital named one of the "Most Wired" in the nation

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Waiting for the doctor is easier at the University of Michigan Health System, which was just named one of the Most Wired in the U.S.

Ypsilanti looks to get people to downtown, Depot Town

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Getting downtown is becoming an issue in Ypsilanti, too. The city's leaders are working on establishing more alternative transportation infrastructure, like building more bike racks, in Depot Town and downtown to help stave off a parking crunch.