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Taco truck, art supply store, and event planner all take businesses to next level in Ypsi
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Proposed development would bring 20 acres of housing and retail to Ann Arbor's south side
Jaishree Drepaul
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Study finds that downtown Ann Arbor's post-COVID recovery surpasses Austin, Chicago, other cities
Natalia Holtzman
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Saline art center pursues "more vibrant downtown" in expanded new location
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Ann Arbor's State Street reopens with curbless design
Rylee Barnsdale
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Ypsilanti anticipates downtown growth after coworking business acquires EMU building
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Here's how you can vote on how Ann Arbor spends $24 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds
Sabine Bickford Brown
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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This Washtenaw nonprofit wants your help extending the B2B Trail into downtown Chelsea
David Sands
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Public input sought on proposed affordable housing development in Ypsilanti
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Ann Arbor's Healthy Streets program test-drives non-motorized transportation infrastructure
Emily Benda
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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Ann Arbor AI startup Clinc expands into former Kiwanis Thrift Sale building
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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This new Ann Arbor nonprofit is building civic engagement through architecture tours
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Development News
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Ann Arbor to hold public meetings on affordable housing, redevelopment of city lots
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Innovation News
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Growing Hope's Ypsi farmers market space welcomes flower co-op, coffee roastery
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Feature Story
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Could south Ann Arbor's office district become a second downtown?
Emily Benda
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
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Values-driven investment firm Revalue to offer classes, community space at new downtown Ypsi office
Sarah Rigg
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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Proposed Ypsi parking changes include paid parking in Depot Town and hiring city parking manager
Sarah Rigg
Thursday, April 4, 2019
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Strip-mall stars: How Ann Arbor businesses create destinations beyond Main, State, and South U
Jenn McKee
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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Ann Arbor plans network of protected bike lanes, beginning construction this spring
Emily Benda
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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Howell announces rental subsidy program for new downtown businesses
Jaishree Drepaul-Bruder
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
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