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Construction on West Cross Street.

Summer-long project to add bike lane, update utilities on West Cross Street

The work is a continuation of a lane configuration project the city started on Cross Street in 2013.

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A graphic from a slide presentation given at the housing forum.
Ypsilanti housing forum presents startling data and possible solutions on affordability

The city of Ypsilanti's Affordability and Accessibliity Committee surveyed about 600 Ypsi-area residents and found that about half of them spend more than 30% of their income on housing-related costs.

Workers renovate Revalue's new office space.
Values-driven investment firm Revalue to offer classes, community space at new downtown Ypsi office

The firm, which was previously based out of SPARK East's business accelerator, plans to use the space to amplify its message of socially responsible investing.

Atomic Object's new office space.
Atomic Object expands in Ann Arbor, offers community event space

The Grand Rapids-based software company has renovated and expanded into the third floor of its downtown Ann Arbor office building.

Illustration provided in Detroit Street Filling Station's application for the mural.
New panelized mural proposed in Kerrytown

Detroit Street Filling Station has proposed to affix the mural to the restaurant's northern exterior wall.

The Peninsular Paper Dam.
City of Ypsilanti seeks input on removal or repair of the Peninsular Dam

Although more costly, removal of the defunct 1867 dam would be a one-time project with significant environmental impacts.

National Main Street Center representatives visit Howell last year (Howell Main Street COO Cathleen Edgerly pictured second from right).
Howell announces rental subsidy program for new downtown businesses

The city is trying to attract more quality and affordable dining choices, everyday retail options, and youth-based attractions.

Concept art for the William Street protected bike lane.
Ann Arbor plans network of protected bike lanes, beginning construction this spring

Protected bike lanes have been in discussion for years, but they'll begin to become a reality in 2019.

An infographic from Swisher's vacancy report, illustrating the total vacancy for office/flex space.
Three intriguing takeaways from Swisher Commercial’s annual Ann Arbor real estate vacancy report

The report breaks vacancies down by type of office space and specific areas of Ann Arbor, and there are a few surprising trends in the data.

The new group holds its first meeting.
New group aims to unify local efforts on affordable housing

The group's recent inaugural meeting was attended by representatives of roughly 30 organizations and constituencies with an investment in affordable housing.

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