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Habitat for Humanity homeowner-to-be Regina Young (center) stands with Women Build volunteers who are working on her future home.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley marks 20 years of Women Build projects with Ypsi Township build

From now through the end of May, about 15 teams of women will raise $65,000 toward renovation costs and will donate their labor to build two homes in the township.

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Newly preserved land in Sharon Township.
53 acres of western Washtenaw County wildlife habitat to be permanently preserved

Although it's not open to the public, the newly secured land in Sharon Township expands an existing 187-acre natural greenway in the area.

A map of projects for which the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study has requested 2024-2026 Transportation Improvement Program funding.
Washtenaw County agencies seek federal transportation funds for buses, roundabouts, bike lanes, more

The Washtenaw Area Transportation Study is requesting $43.8 million in federal funding as part of the 2024-2026 Transportation Improvement Program.

The Michigan Trails Week Challenge wants participants to log their miles online.
Michigan Trails Week Challenge asks you to get outside and log your miles online

Thinking of getting out and enjoying local trails? Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to make it happen!

A rendering of the proposed development at 220 N. Park St. in Ypsilanti.
Public input sought on proposed affordable housing development in Ypsilanti

The current plan for a city-owned property at 220 N. Park St. calls for 20 duplexes of about 1,200 square feet each and 36 detached row homes of 450-900 square feet each.

Traffic calming measures on West Cross Street in Ypsilanti.
Ypsilanti officials to explore traffic-calming measures on four major city roads

The city will study possible traffic-calming measures on four roads that receive frequent complaints about speeding and other dangerous driving behavior.

The first phase of construction at Hickory Way Apartments is currently underway, set to wrap up in December.
Avalon Housing seeks community support to furnish units at new affordable housing complex

Avalon is partnering with two community organizations and asking community members to provide gently used furnishings for the apartments.

Initial findings from Ann Arbor’s Lower Town study highlight sidewalk gaps, bike infrastructure

A public meeting tonight will reveal some of the 24-month-long mobility study's key findings.

A graphic from the committee's report, showing Ypsilanti's declining housing vacancy rate.
Committee to present recommendations for improving housing affordability and accessibility in Ypsi

The city of Ypsilanti's Affordability and Accessibility Committee will make 11 recommendations, based on over two years of research and community feedback.

The June 22 groundbreaking ceremony for the B2B Trail in Frog Island Park.
B2B Trail breaks ground in Frog Island Park, with other improvements planned in Ypsi area

A groundbreaking ceremony on June 22 launched one of several improvements planned over the next two years for Washtenaw County's Border to Border Trail in Ypsi and Ypsi Township.

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