Downtown Ann Arbor

2025 marks the 25th year of the Green Fair in Ann Arbor. The event was initially called "The Mayor's Green Fair." Now, it is called the A2Zero Green Fair to reflect the city's initiative aimed at reaching carbon neutrality by the year 2030. WEMU's David Fair and Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor discuss the impact of a quarter-century of Green Fairs and the path forward to a healthier and more sustainable community.

Ann Arbor city officials have been considering options for transforming a downtown parking lot into housing. City administration has two recommendations on how to move forward. WEMU's Ana Longoria reports.

First United Methodist Church in downtown Ann Arbor has barred people from sheltering around its premises overnight due to sanitation and safety concerns. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

As long-time businesses have been closing their doors around downtown Ann Arbor due to changing economic factors, new trends are beginning to emerge. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor is ready for University of Michigan students to move into their residences starting tomorrow. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor YMCA is "coming out" to support the local LGBTQ community with "Pride at the Y" this Friday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor officials are seeking artists to help celebrate an historic Black neighborhood in the city. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Installation of a new art mural at Liberty Plaza in Ann Arbor begins today. It’s part of the city’s "Elevate Program." As WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports, it's an effort to enhance the downtown Ann Arbor experience.

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.

The Ann Arbor Fire Department has been conducting high-rise fire training at the University of Michigan Medicine Main Hospital. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.