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Fri, 16 May 2008 01:23:48 GMT

Restoration of Ann Arbor's Key Bank building complete

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another downtown Ann Arbor office building has come roaring back to life. This time it's the Key Bank Building, which has recently finished an extensive renovation, restoring a number of prominent historical features.

Developer to start work on Mill Creek Terrace in Dexter

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Work is set to begin the latest development in downtown Dexter. The developer of Mill Creek Terrace hopes to break ground in June and finish the 27,000-square-foot building within one year.

Village Green to begin work on Ann Arbor City Apartments later this year

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Village Green is getting ready to break ground on its new downtown apartment building later this year. Once finished, the building will be one of the few in the city center that is geared toward non-student rentals.

The Banks of Saline gets $1 million to clean-up local brownfield

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Banks of Saline project is moving forward, receiving $1 million in state money to clean up a brownfield site and gearing up to start construction this fall.

Bank entrepreneurs take over old Anderson Paint Building in Ann Arbor

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The price of real-estate in Ann Arbor is going up enough to shock some sticklers after the 9,500-square-foot, old Anderson Paint Building sold for $1.8 million.

Ann Arbor DDA approves big loan to push forward new city hall project

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The big addition to Ann Arbor's City Hall took a big step forward when the city's DDA approved a $8 million grant to help fund the project.

New businesses set to open in Ann Arbor's Plymouth Green Crossing

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The green light is on for Ann Arbor's Plymouth Green Crossings. Businesses and residents are moving into the development on the city's northeast side this summer.

Dexter to upgrade and improve access to downtown Huron River frontage

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dexter is about to begin improving its downtown waterfront area with a $731,000 streetscape improvement project overlooking the Huron River. Work is set to begin shortly after Memorial Day weekend.

Ann Arbor and U-M push envelope with self-sustainable streetlight

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ann Arbor's newest streetlight is turning heads at the entrance to Buhr Park. The new self-sufficient light features solar panels and a wind turbine.

AATA begins Ann Arbor-Chelsea bus line next week

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The transportation options to Ann Arbor are growing. The AATA plans to establish a 'express' commuter bus line between Chelsea and Ann Arbor next week.

826michigan opens downtown Ann Arbor store for robot enthusiasts

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Ann Arbor is regaining a bit of famed quirkiness with the arrival of an 826michigan store. The new store will sell robot supplies and also encourage kids to read and write more often.

Whitmore Lake High School goes green

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whitmore Lake High School colors may be red and white but it's new high school is a combination of several shades of deep green. The new facility recently received silver LEED certification for its environmentally friendly features.

Downtown Ypsilanti's old Kresge building to house Mongolian barbeque, martini bar

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another one is about finished biting the redevelopment dust in downtown Ypsilanti. Maurer Management & Properties expects to open the J Neil’s Mongolian Grille and the Keystone Martini Bar in the old Kresge building early this summer.

Developers propose three possibilities for old Ann Arbor DPW site

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

It's down to three development proposals for the old DPW site on West Washington Street just northwest of downtown Ann Arbor. City Council could choose a developer to tackle the redevelopment project by the end of the summer.

REI to open Ann Arbor store this weekend

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Outdoor enthusiasts rejoice! An REI is set to open its doors on the southwest side of Ann Arbor (near Ann Arbor Saline Road) this weekend.

Ypsilanti to demo Water Street buildings, put best foot forward

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ypsilanti's leaders want to raze the old so they will have a better shot of building new on the Water Street acreage. City officials are proposing demoing the old buildings on the 38 acres to make the land overlooking the Huron River more appealing to a developer.

Aviations Fuel plans to expand Ann Arbor headquarters

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Business must be good for Aviation Fuel Co. now that the fuel supplier is looking to expand in Ann Arbor. The firm plans to almost double its office space near the city's southern border.

Zingerman's considers expansion into Ypsilanti

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:13:36 GMT

If Ypsilanti is starting to remind Ann Arborites of what their town looked like 20 some years ago it might be that a lot of the funky-type of businesses Tree Town was known for are opening up their again. One more that is coming down the pipeline is a possible outpost for Zingerman's.

Dexter Village Hall makes offer to move into old library

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Some of Dexter's big governmental institutions are in line for new homes. The Dexter District Library is planning to move into its new downtown digs next year and the local leaders hope to move the Village Hall to the old library soon after.

Ypsilanti to launch marketing blitz for Water Street

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ypsilanti's notorious Water Street project may look stalled right now, but city officials hope the upcoming Brownfield 2008 conference in Detroit will help kick start the redevelopment efforts. City officials plans to aggressively market the 38-acre prime piece of property at the conference in the hopes of attracting a new developer.

Ann Arbor attorney breathes new life into Upland Green project

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Upland Green, the development almost given up for dead, is coming back alive. A group of investors hope to get construction on the mixed-use development on Ann Arbor's north side moving again this spring.

PMA hopes to break ground on Tierra Place this summer

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Downtown Ann Arbor is about to get a little denser when PMA Consultants starts building its new home, Tierra Place. The 8-story mid-rise will include space for retail, commercial and residential uses interspersed with a bevy of environmentally friendly features. Work is set to begin in July and wrap up within one year.

City leaders look to add Zipcar fleet to downtown

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Living a car-less life in downtown Ann Arbor is about to become a little easier as city leaders look into adding a small Zipcar fleet for downtown residents and workers.

New Ann Arbor zoning, design guidelines to be discussed

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The shaping of Ann Arbor 's downtown will be in the hands of its residents on May 1 when the city's A2D2 committee hosts two open houses on new zoning and design guidelines for the downtown area.

Zingerman's considers plans for expansion

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An old familiar name in Ann Arbor is looking at doing some improving to its old familiar home. Zingerman's is preparing plans to renovate and expand its facilities in Kerrytown sooner rather than later.

Friends of Ypsilanti's Freighthouse work to restore landmark

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse hopes its train will come in one day soon. The small group of dedicated local residents working to restore the landmark building recently raised $3,000 to move the restoration along and hopes to get even more soon.

Residents move into Ashley Terrace in downtown Ann Arbor

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People are starting to move into the Ashley Terrace as work finishes up on downtown Ann Arbor's newest high-rise. The 11-story structure features residential, retail and office space.

Work begins to replace Dexter's Mill Creek Bridge

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rebuilding Dexter's Mill Creek Bridge gets the green light this spring. The replacement of the well-worn bridge and removal of a nearby damn is set to wrap up next spring.

Zaragon Lofts rises from the ground this spring

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Zaragon Lofts is about to go up, up, up and away this spring. The new student housing development on the University of Michigan's central campus is set to rise out of the ground within the next couple of weeks and be done by May of 2009.