2009 projects focus on innovation instead of size (stories below)
The size of the project in 2009 wasn’t as important as how innovative it is. This year’s best stories weren’t about big developments, but how local stakeholders figured out ways to keep projects going and improve their strengths. Anatomy of a historic residence turned commercial building in downtown Ann ArborSpur Studios goes all Russell Industrial Center on YpsilantiThe feasibility of renovating Ypsilanti’s Thompson BlockZipcars speed into downtown Ann Arbor Library lot project promises to redefine downtown development
The size of the project in 2009 wasn’t as important as how innovative it is. This year’s best stories weren’t about big developments, but how local stakeholders figured out ways to keep projects going and improve their strengths.
- Anatomy of a historic residence turned commercial building in downtown Ann Arbor
- Spur Studios goes all Russell Industrial Center on Ypsilanti
- The feasibility of renovating Ypsilanti’s Thompson Block
- Zipcars speed into downtown Ann Arbor
- Library lot project promises to redefine downtown development
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