Ann Arbor's green thumb is starting to spread to its neighbors. The new branch for the University of Michigan Credit Union in Scio Township is touting its green features that conserve energy and cut down on landfill material.
It may not be easy being green, but one Ann Arborite is making a name for herself teaching it. The local woman has become known as a national trailblazer for environmentally conscious education.
Twirling wind turbine blades are getting closer to becoming a realty near Chelsea. Local officials are trying to put up a wind turbine test tower at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Sylvan Township (near Chelsea).
The winds are changing in Ann Arbor now that Greenhills School is installing a wind turbine. The project will help generate electricity for the school and be used as an educational tool.
The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is about to get its time in the spotlight now that work crews are gearing up to install solar panels. The city expects to start work on refurbishing the market later this month when the weather breaks.
Llamas might not be the easiest animals to work with at times, but the technicians at LLamasoft are proving to be a easy fit when it comes to compatability. The Ann Arbor-based firm has plans to open an office in Europe and add a handful of new workers this year.
Laser technology is joining the ranks of new economy industries taking root in Ann Arbor. Laser-maker IMRA America is moving forward with plans to expand its R&D facilities in Ann Arbor Township and add another 20 jobs.
A lot of people have questions about what the future holds for the South University business district. A spokeswoman for the South University Area Association tries to answer them in a Q&A.
Ann Arbor is giving new meaning to the pop phrase "Walk It Out" now that it is ranked as the third most walkable city by Prevention magazine.
And the winner of the Energy Challenge awards is... A3C! The architecture firm swept both awards from the Ann Arbor Energy Commission for its green renovation of its headquarters in downtown Tree Town.
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