At the most recent Council meeting on March 20, 2023, the City Administrator offered an update on the City’s plan to pick up fallen tree limbs and branches across the City. He shared a great deal of data about how much has been collected so far, including these...
City News Posts
Below are various Ann Arbor community events and updates from the City, including surveys and other opportunities to engage with the work of your local government. I will be posting development updates as I become aware of them. If you receive postcard notification about a development near you and would like to see it posted on this page, feel free to email me: contact@a2elnel.com
5 Corners PUD Zoning Public Meeting (Jacks Hardware) Jan 12 2023
There will be a public meeting on January 12, 2023 to review plans for the “5 Corners” proposed development (currently the site of Jack’s Hardware).
Ann Arbor City Planning Commission Work Session on TC-1 Zoning Changes (Dec 13 2022)
I made a video summary of the December 13, 2022 Ann Arbor City Planning Commission working session that discussed potential changes to the Transit Corridor (TC-1) zoning district at West Stadium and Maple.
A2 Snow Match: Neighborhood Volunteer Program For Ann Arbor Snow Removal
A2 Snow Match is a new City of Ann Arbor program for volunteers to shovel snow for neighbors in need.
Public Meetings for Proposed Development at 350 S Fifth Ave (Y Lot) Dec 2022
In December 2022 there are two scheduled public meetings for proposed development at 350 S Fifth Ave (Y Lot). On Wednesday, December 14th, the plans will be presented to the Design Review Board for approval. On Thursday December 15th, Ann Arbor Housing Commission will...
Ashley Mews PUD Public Meeting (Dec 8 2022)
The owners of Ashley Mews (414 S Main Street, Ann Arbor) have requested amendments to PUD Supplemental Regulations in order to expand permitted uses on the property. Owners are interested in adding short-term-rental and hotel use, which is not currently permitted in the PUD. A public meeting for resident participation is part of the City process of considering this request. Anyone interested can attend.
Ann Arbor Municipal Airport Expansion Public Meetings (December 2022)
I have several updates about potential plans for Ann Arbor Municipal Airport expansion, including two public meetings scheduled for December 2022.
Unarmed Response Survey
The City of Ann Arbor has opened up a survey to collect your input about the creation of an unarmed response program for public safety. From the City: As directed in Resolution R-21-129, the City of Ann Arbor is tasked with exploring opportunities for an unarmed...
Speed Management Program Open Houses (Oct 19, 22, 26 2022)
City staff have been working with a consulting team in the development of a speed management program. As part of this effort, the city will conduct three open house events to discuss the purpose of the program, the process development, and provide information on the...
Public Hearing for West Stadium TC1 Rezoning (Aug 16 2022)
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 7:00PM about proposed TC1 rezoning in the West Stadium Boulevard and North/South Maple Road area. Residents within 300 feet of the proposed area received a postcard...
Absentee Ballot Drop Boxes for August Primary
Any Ann Arbor resident voting absentee can return their ballot in one of six secure drop boxes. Following is a list of all drop box locations - directional signage at some outdoor locations will provide guidance to the boxes. For this primary election, the boxes will...
Community Conversations with the Ann Arbor City Administrator (July & Aug 2022)
The following was announced by the City on June 27, 2022:https://www.a2gov.org/news/pages/article.aspx?i=899 City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. is inviting downtown Ann Arbor stakeholders to share their ideas about city improvements. Since arriving in Ann Arbor in...
Feet on the Street Recycle Cart Tagging Program (July & Aug 2022)
Last week, the City applied updated stickers to curbside recycling carts, advising residents of recent changes in materials that can be collected curbsidehttps://www.a2elnel.com/post/recycling-cart-stickers-and-changes-to-materials-collected-june-2022 In July and...
New Precinct Numbers and Polling Place Updates for August 2022 Primary
Due to ongoing renovation and construction work by Ann Arbor Public Schools, eight polling places for the August 2, 2022 primary will be relocated. It is expected that all affected voters will be able to return to their usual polling place on November 8, 2022. These...
City Survey for Urban Forest Management Plan
The City's Forestry department is in the process of updating the Urban & Community Forest Management Plan first adopted in 2014. An online public survey is now available: City Forestry Department...
Recycling Cart Stickers and Changes To Materials Collected (June 2022)
During the week of June 27 to July 1, 2022, the City will be applying updated stickers to curbside recycling carts. Residents are advised to place recycling carts curbside during this week, even if the cart isn't full. The new stickers reflect recent changes in...
Proposed TC1 Rezoning of Stadium Boulevard Area – First Public Meeting
I published this in my "A2Council Update" newsletter on April 12, 2022 This week, I attended a public meeting about a proposed TC1 (Transit Corridor) zoning change for the Stadium Boulevard area, which will impact the western edge of Ward 4 at Maple. I shared...
ARPA Funding Dashboard
The City of Ann Arbor has set up a website "dashboard" to monitor the budgeting and expenditure of $24.2 million in funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).https://www.a2gov.org/departments/finance-admin-services/financial-reporting/Pages/ARPA-Funding.aspx...
28th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Community Unity Walk (June 18, 2022)
This coming Saturday (June 18th, 2022) all are invited to participate in the 28th Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Community Unity Walk from Fuller Park to Wheeler Park. I hope to see you there! Saturday June 18, 202210:00 AM - Community Unity Marchfrom Fuller Park...
Meetings on Proposed TC1 Rezoning of Stadium/Pauline June 9&14, 2022
Public engagement meetings are planned to share information and receive feedback about the rezoning of Stadium Boulevard and part of Pauline Boulevard to TC1 (Transit Corridor). Ward 4 residents in the vicinity of Pauline/Stadium/Maple received a postcard with details...
2022 Downtown Weekend Street Closures extended for Holiday Weekends
The following was announced by the City on May 11, 2022 The 2022 downtown street closures have been extended for the following holiday weekends. Monday May 30th (Memorial Day) – Streets to reopen Tuesday May 31 at 6:00 AM Monday July 4th (Independence Day) – Streets...
Ann Arbor Public Safety Family Open House May 21 2022
The following was announced by the City on May 12, 2022https://www.a2gov.org/news/pages/article.aspx?i=880 The Ann Arbor community can meet their first responders and see, learn and experience how they serve and protect at a fun-filled, annual event. All are invited...
City Installing 80 Electric Vehicle Charging Ports Downtown
The following was announced by the City on May 11, 2022https://www.a2gov.org/news/pages/article.aspx?i=879 Note that these installations were approved by Council on Dec 6, 2021Resolution to Approve Agreement Between the City of Ann Arbor and the Downtown Development...
State and Hill Improvement Virtual Meeting Apr 26 2022
The City of Ann Arbor will hold a virtual meeting to discuss the State and Hill Streets Improvements Project on April 26, 2022 State and Hill Improvement Public MeetingApril 26, 2022 12 noon - 1PMZoom Meeting (check website for link) According to the City's website,...