sustainability

The Ann Arbor Sustainability Commission held its first meeting Tuesday night. It focused mainly on its bylaws and workplan. 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.

The Ann Arbor City Council has approved an agreement for the redevelopment of Braun Court. For years, it was the center of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is working to launch its sustainable energy utility initiative and has found an executive director to spearhead the effort. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Ann Arbor City Council has made a significant step towards its A2Zero initiative as the Green Rental Housing Ordinance and the formation of the Sustainability Commission have been given the green light. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council is likely to vote on an ordinance establishing green rental regulations and the merging of two commissions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Ann Arbor is looking to merge its Energy and Environmental Commissions into one Sustainability Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ann Arbor Environmental Commission is recommending the inclusion of natural features sustainability in the city’s new Comprehensive Plan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Despite uncertainties at the state and federal level, the City of Ann Arbor continues the push toward a more sustainable energy future. Back in November, voters approved creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility. The municipally owned utility will supplement the existing services from DTE Energy and seeks to use 100% renewable power. There is a lot of work to be done, but the city is moving the project forward. Where does it stand now and what comes next? WEMU's David Fair found out in a conversation with Ann Arbor Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults.

City densification, affordable housing, commercial development, sustainable energy — Ann Arbor is contending with a number of important issues that are keeping city officials very busy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the city’s goals moving forward.