City of Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously to join a class action settlement, seeking compensation from companies that contributed to PFAS contamination. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more details.

Ann Arbor City Council has approved a grant for renovation of the Bryant Community Center. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Ann Arbor City Council may take steps to advance the city’s A2Zero Carbon Neutrality plan. As we hear from WEMU’s Taylor Bowie, voting is expected on a pair of resolutions.

The City of Ann Arbor unveiled new utility-pole mounted, electric vehicle charging stations yesterday. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Ann Arbor city officials are preparing for the city’s 200th birthday next year. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

At last night's meeting, the Ann Arbor City Council considered a proposed ordinance that would eliminate premiums on downtown properties. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

The Michigan Department of Transportation intends to build fencing along the Amtrak railroad tracks passing through Ann Arbor along the Huron River Corridor. MDOT says it will protect pedestrians and wildlife, but city residents are unhappy, contending it will cut off parts of the Border-to-Border Trail and adversely impact deer and other wildlife. Ann Arbor City Council has passed a resolution opposing the MDOT plans. 5th Ward councilperson Erica Briggs joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest news and a look at what happens next.

Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor has started a new political action committee aiming to support local, progressive campaigns and policies. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more details.

The City of Ann Arbor is changing, and there are development priorities for the short and longer-term future. Much of it is dependent on zoning. Zoning decisions can change the complexion of the city. Understanding how it works is the focus on today's conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Ellie Abrons. Ellie is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan and a planning commissioner for the City of Ann Arbor.

In an effort to reduce the amount of plastic found in city compost, the City of Ann Arbor has changed what compostable materials they’ll accept. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more details.