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Ypsilanti’s Water Street Redevelopment project is moving forward. As Kevin Meerschaert reports, the excavation work on contaminated soil could begin as early as this week.

A lawsuit challenging the ballot language used to promote Proposals A and B in Ann Arbor has been dropped. But the lawyer in the case does not rule out future lawsuits if the library officials renege on their promises. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a rezoning for a new residential unit off Ann Arbor-Saline Road. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor have passed two proposals that will change the future of what many call the "Library Lot." The city-owned property will eventually house a mixed-use development with housing and retail, a new library and about 10,000 feet of open space. Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor has been a strong proponent of the plan and advocated for passage of Proposals A and B. He joined WEMU's David Fair to share his takeaways and how the plan will move forward from here.

Proposals A and B won voter approval in Ann Arbor. It is not the outcome members of the Library Green Conservancy had been hoping for. That group helped pass a 2018 charter amendment that called for the city-owned Library Lane property to be turned into a Center of the City commons, which would serve as an urban park and gathering place. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the conservancy's president, Rita Mitchell, about the disappointment, the election, and what may come next.

The City of Dexter has been given the green light by its residents to sell city-owned property. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The City of Dexter has made some changes to its Master Plan by adopting a Housing Readiness Amendment. The move is designed to increase the city’s housing stock. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Voters in Ann Arbor will render a final decision on two ballot proposals on August 5th. Proposals A and B would approve the sale of city owned land for a new downtown library. Opponents say the city is reneging on its promise to turn the land into an urban park and civic commons called the “Center of the City.” And now, a lawsuit accuses the City of “perpetrating a fraud upon the electorate” through misleading ballot language. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor explores what has become a contentious issue in an off-year summer election.

The City of Ann Arbor has multiple offers to purchase Kline’s Lot or 415 West Washington. The city is seeking to develop the parcels for affordable and workforce housing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Dexter residents will be voting Tuesday on whether to allow the city to sell a plot of land along one of its main roads. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.