Ward 4 News Posts

This week, two local media outlets published stories about a new activity in Ward 4: this fall, Briarwood Mall is hosting RV’s for football game weekends. I was excited to read about the activities at Briarwood because this was a solution I actively promoted this summer.

On Sept 13, 2022 the City held a virtual public meeting about the South Seventh Street and Greenview Drive Resurfacing and Water Main Relocation Project that is scheduled for construction in April-November 2023. I posted about that meeting notice...

This week postcards were mailed to local residents about a proposed development for the block surrounded by S. State, Henry, White, and Stimson Streets, announcing a public meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022. I have included scans of the postcard below....

The City of Ann Arbor will be holding a virtual information session to provide updates on the State and Hill Improvement Project, which will begin construction in 2023. This session will allow the public to ask questions and learn about the progress of the design....

The City will be holding a virtual public meeting on Sept 13, 2022 about the South Seventh Street and Greenview Drive Resurfacing and Water Main Relocation Project that is scheduled for construction in April-November 2023 Public Meeting - Virtual Information...

This week, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing on the question of adding 42 units of housing to the first floor of The George. This is a space that had been designated for commercial/retail use and approval was required in order to allow its conversion...

Residents in the vicinity of The George (2502 Packard) should be aware of a public hearing before the Planning Commission on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Owners of The George are requesting approval to convert vacant retail space on the first floor to 42...

I was very excited to learn this week that a cut-through path at the end of Coler Road (leading into Woodbury Gardens Apartments) has finally been fixed! The end of Coler abuts the property of Woodbury Gardens and neighbors use this cut-through in both directions....

Update: Due to weather concerns, this meeting was rescheduled to Thursday, July 21st The following was emailed July 12, 2022 by Harry Sheehan, Chief Deputy of Washtenaw County Water Resources. Churchill Downs Stormwater BasinConstruction Site TourWednesday July 20,...

The following was emailed July 6, 2022 by Harry Sheehan, Chief Deputy of Washtenaw County Water Resources. What is Happening NowExcavation is moving along, thanks to dry weather, an efficient contractor, and available trucks. I expect they’ll wrap up digging the hole...

The City has opened a survey about the proposed State and Hill Streets Improvement Project. City website about the project:https://www.a2gov.org/departments/engineering/Pages/State-and-Hill-Road-Project.aspx That webpage has a link to the...

The following was emailed May 26, 2022 by Harry Sheehan, Chief Deputy of Washtenaw County Water Resources. Churchill Park Neighbors, We’re closing in on the first month of construction so below is a brief update. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC....

The developer of "Arbor on Main" (previously known as "Valhalla") plans to file an Administrative Amendment to the approved site plan in order to do the following: Reduce the maximum building height at the southeast corner, in accordance with neighbor's requests. This...

This week there will be Ann Arbor Fire Department training activities at Valhalla Drive (weather permitting). Residents near the intersection of Scio Church and Main might notice smoke and fire trucks at this location. Selective fire-setting and extinguishment is...

I pulled a resolution off of the May 5, 2022 agenda due to three absences I learned about ahead of our meeting. Mayor Taylor, Council Member Briggs, and Council Member Radina were not present at City Council this week. WARD 4 ADVOCACY On the May 5, 2022 Council agenda...

Agenda item DC-4 on the 5/5/22 agenda (Resolution to Negotiate an Easement for Runnymede-Pauline Path) will not be discussed tonight, because it will not have the benefit of consideration among the whole of our elected body. There are going to be three absences...

Residents in the Dicken neighborhood of Ward 4 tell me that they are happy to see agenda item DC-4, which is a first step toward repairing a pedestrian path between Runnymede and Pauline. DC-4 (22-0803) Resolution to Negotiate an Easement for Runnymede-Pauline Path I...

Today (April 5, 2022) a Ward 4 resident gave me a postcard that was sent to property owners within 500 feet of "The George" at 2502 Packard Street. The mailer states that a development petition has been filed with the City to convert vacant retail space into 42 one...

This week, my household received a postcard from the City with a link to a survey about the Allmendinger Park playground. This is my local neighborhood park, where my own children played when they were younger. I look forward to seeing improvements for the next...