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UofM environmental awareness study marks first year progress
The University of Michigan is setting its benchmark with its first Annual Environment Report. The study shows, among other things, that energy consumption is falling in the university while recycling is increasing.
Developer shrinks one of University Village’s towers
Before the towers of the University Village project begin to rise, they needed to come down a little bit. The high-density student housing development on the University of Michigan's campus is Ann Arbor shrunk its tallest tower from 26 stories to 22.
Ann Arbor greenbelt expands, buys Narrow Gauge Woods
One less piece of pristine country around Ann Arbor is safe from sprawl after the city's Greenbelt Program spent $1.8 million for it. The city bought the Narrow Gauge Woods, which includes 13.5 acres of forest and a stretch of stream.
Ann Arbor plans to continue West Stadium Blvd improvements this year and next
Ann Arbor plans to incorporate features friendly to non-motorized traffic when it starts to rebuild West Stadium Boulevard between Pauline and Main streets.
A3C renovations on East Huron St building nearly complete, moves in
All that's left to do is finishing laying the sod on the roof. That's situation with A3C's headquarters in downtown Ann Arbor. The architecture firm has finished all of the renovations to the East Huron St. building except adding the green roof, which it expects to finish this spring.
Hughes properties announces plans for University Village in Ann Arbor
Living at the University of Michigan is about to get a little more plush with the announcement of the University Village project. The development will introduce more vertical student housing to the South University street area where the Village Corner party store stands today.
Ground breaking for Lower Town project in Ann Arbor takes place today
Strathmore Development is redeveloping 7.3 acres at the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Maiden Lane long dominated by a brownfield site composed of a vacant shopping center and a handful of other old commercial buildings. Workers hope to finish the mega development, also called Broadway Village, by late 2009.
Ann Arbor receives award from Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Ann Arbor is sticking yet another feather in its environmental hat. This time the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association presented the city's Energy Coordinator, David Konkle, with an award for his efforts to bring renewable energy use into the mainstream.
Danotek to double staff next year
Danotek Motion Industries LLC is generating more than power - the company will double its eight-member staff in the next year, adding a total of 141 employees over the next five years.
UofM environmental awareness study marks first year progress
The University of Michigan is setting its benchmark with its first Annual Environment Report. The study shows, among other things, that energy consumption is falling in the university while recycling is increasing.
Developer shrinks one of University Village’s towers
Before the towers of the University Village project begin to rise, they needed to come down a little bit. The high-density student housing development on the University of Michigan's campus is Ann Arbor shrunk its tallest tower from 26 stories to 22.
Ann Arbor greenbelt expands, buys Narrow Gauge Woods
One less piece of pristine country around Ann Arbor is safe from sprawl after the city's Greenbelt Program spent $1.8 million for it. The city bought the Narrow Gauge Woods, which includes 13.5 acres of forest and a stretch of stream.
Ann Arbor plans to continue West Stadium Blvd improvements this year and next
Ann Arbor plans to incorporate features friendly to non-motorized traffic when it starts to rebuild West Stadium Boulevard between Pauline and Main streets.
A3C renovations on East Huron St building nearly complete, moves in
All that's left to do is finishing laying the sod on the roof. That's situation with A3C's headquarters in downtown Ann Arbor. The architecture firm has finished all of the renovations to the East Huron St. building except adding the green roof, which it expects to finish this spring.
Hughes properties announces plans for University Village in Ann Arbor
Living at the University of Michigan is about to get a little more plush with the announcement of the University Village project. The development will introduce more vertical student housing to the South University street area where the Village Corner party store stands today.
Ground breaking for Lower Town project in Ann Arbor takes place today
Strathmore Development is redeveloping 7.3 acres at the southeast corner of Plymouth Road and Maiden Lane long dominated by a brownfield site composed of a vacant shopping center and a handful of other old commercial buildings. Workers hope to finish the mega development, also called Broadway Village, by late 2009.
Ann Arbor receives award from Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
Ann Arbor is sticking yet another feather in its environmental hat. This time the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association presented the city's Energy Coordinator, David Konkle, with an award for his efforts to bring renewable energy use into the mainstream.
Danotek to double staff next year
Danotek Motion Industries LLC is generating more than power - the company will double its eight-member staff in the next year, adding a total of 141 employees over the next five years.
