Construction

As construction reshapes Ann Arbor, older landmarks give way to new developments, altering the city’s character. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports on what these changes mean for the city’s history.

Officials with Ann Arbor Public Schools are saying building a new Thurston Elementary next to its current location is the only feasible option. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

After months of complaints from families and nature enthusiasts, Ann Arbor Public Schools officials have a new site plan proposal for Thurston Elementary. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ypsilanti Township has started construction this week for the parking lot shared by the Civic Center and the 14B District Court. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor School Board is considering taking another look at its bond plan to see if there should be some changes to construction projects. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A few dozen union activists and others marched at a construction site in Ann Arbor on Wednesday calling for a boycott of United Electrical Contractors. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the story.

The Dexter City Council has approved a new condominium development on Mill Creek over the objections of some residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The pedestrian pathway would connect Bandemer Park and Barton Nature Area. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

As housing and rent costs continue to soar across the country, developers in Ypsilanti are working to address a shortage of affordable new units – and, in one case, open the door to home ownership for residents. City officials are working to ensure that developers not only have sufficient funding, but that their homes and communities meet Ypsi residents’ needs. Rylee Barnsdale talks to Michael Appel from Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor about the development projects that are expected to start this summer.

Pittsfield Township has approved an expansion its public safety complex that local officials say is long overdue. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.