housing

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has given approval to the affordable housing portion of the Broadway Park West project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A study commissioned by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation shows housing continues to be an issue in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s Bryant neighborhood is moving forward in its goal to become the first in the nation to become fully carbon neutral. The city is also working with other neighborhoods to join them. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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

The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County will have a new leader, beginning in September. WEMU’s Ana Longoria 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.

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.