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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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Peter Sanderson and Coy Vaughn with a map of the B2B Trail.
Private-public partnerships accelerate completion of county’s Border-to-Border Trail

The dream of being able to hike or bicycle across Washtenaw County, and even beyond to Jackson and Wayne counties, is closer than ever.

Vault of Midnight's building in downtown Ann Arbor
Owners of Ann Arbor’s Vault of Midnight comic store to buy building as landlords retire

The three co-owners of Ann Arbor's 22-year-old comic book shop, Vault of Midnight, will also own the building at 219 S. Main in November.

The opening of a recent Tony Hawk Foundation-funded skatepark in Amherst, N.Y.
Here’s how you can give input on the layout and location of Ypsi’s new skatepark

The Ypsilanti area will get a new skatepark, thanks to a $250,000 grant. But the specific plan for the park's layout and location are still to be decided.

Zoller USA founder Alexander Zoller.
Zoller USA makes major high-tech expansion in Ann Arbor

A spokesperson says nearly tripling Zoller's Ann Arbor space was a "no-brainer" for the manufacturing hardware and software company.

Chris Martinson at the Chelsea Alehouse
Chelsea Alehouse to move to downtown Chelsea, expand brewpub offerings

The brewery is changing its business model to emphasize new beers, new food, and new events.

Office space in downtown Ann Arbor at 301 E. Liberty.
5 surprising takeaways from Swisher Commercial’s annual report on Ann Arbor real estate vacancies

Believe it or not, vacancies downtown actually grew last year.

Blake Transit Center.
Blake Transit Center receives LEED Gold certification

Opened in March 2014, the 12,000-square-foot, $8 million center features locally sourced build materials, as well as energy-saving lighting, heating and cooling, water, and snow-removal systems. 

Draft hike-bike trail map courtesy of Matthaei-Nichols.
New hike-bike path to connect Matthaei botanical gardens to B2B trail

The project, which seeks to eliminate a "harrowing" experience for cyclists on Dixboro Road, is targeting a fall completion date.

Map of proposed Ann Arbor to Traverse City rail line.
Ann Arbor-to-Traverse rail feasibility study moves forward with funding

An advocacy group based in Traverse City is leading an initiative to bring back regular passenger train service between southeast and northwest Michigan, with a goal of having it operational by 2025.

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