Articles tagged: development

Now open: Planet Fitness on Ann Arbor's West Stadium Boulevard

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Posted: 1 day ago

Jim Matthew said he hopes to bring affordable fitness without the intimidation factor to Ann Arbor with the opening of his Planet Fitness gym on West Stadium Boulevard. Read more »

Speedway gas station set to open Thursday on Ann Arbor's North Maple

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Posted: May 22, 2013

Construction work is wrapping up on Ann Arbor's new Speedway gas station, which is set to open Thursday on the northeast corner of the Maple and Miller intersection. Read more »

14-story Huron Street high-rise expected back on Ann Arbor City Council agenda tonight

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Posted: May 20, 2013

Due to a technicality, the controversial 413 E. Huron St. high-rise development is expected back on the Ann Arbor City Council's agenda at tonight's meeting. Read more »

OPINION: Hideaway lane serves as example for future opportunity in Ann Abor's Northside

Posted: May 19, 2013

Unlike many districts in Ann Arbor, Hideaway Lane falls outside the purview of historical preservation rules. What if we were more adventurous in exploiting that fact? Read more »

Real estate beat: Ownership change could bring new life to troubled downtown Ann Arbor building

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Posted: May 17, 2013

A recent ownership change at a downtown Ann Arbor building on South Fourth Avenue could bring new life to the troubled property. Read more »

Ann Arbor officials fear more downtown areas at risk for out-of-character development

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Posted: May 16, 2013

The approval of another 14-story high-rise in downtown Ann Arbor marks the second time in recent years that City Council members have begrudgingly voted in favor of a controversial development they didn't like because they felt legally obligated to do so. Read more »

opinion: Residents not benefitting from downtown development

Posted: May 15, 2013

Between the boundless greed of downtown landlords and the handing over of downtown to developers by the City Council, all the unique and interesting independent businesses that gave Ann Arbor its special appeal are rapidly ... Read more »

McDonald's resubmits site plan to reconfigure restaurant on Carpenter Road

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Posted: May 15, 2013

Pittsfield Township Planning Commission will consider a proposal Thursday night that would allow a McDonald's restaurant on Carpenter Road to reconfigure its drive-thru and make other site improvements. Read more »

Investor buys building on downtown Ann Arbor's South Fourth Avenue after foreclosure

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Posted: May 15, 2013

New management is making plans for the future of a building on downtown Ann Arbor's South Fourth Avenue after a sale was finalized on Tuesday. Read more »

19 new Old West Side-style homes coming to Ann Arbor's north side

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Posted: May 14, 2013

In addition to 208 new apartments downtown, the Ann Arbor City Council approved another major development Monday night: 19 new homes on the city's north side. Read more »

Ann Arbor City Council approves 14-story high-rise at Huron and Division

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Posted: May 14, 2013

The fear of losing an eight-figure lawsuit ultimately kept the Ann Arbor City Council from rejecting a 14-story high-rise development Monday night. Immediately after the council voted 6-5 to approve the controversial 413 E. Huron ... Read more »

New Google-powered map shows changes in Ann Arbor over nearly 30 years

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Posted: May 10, 2013

Ann Arbor has changed a lot over the past 28 years. Now, thanks to a collaboration between Google, NASA, TIME, a lab at Carnegie Mellon University, and the United States Geological Survey you can see an aerial view of the progression. Read more »

Holiday Inn Express proposed for vacant land near Zeeb Road in Scio Township

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Posted: May 09, 2013

A 112-room Holiday Inn Express hotel is proposed for vacant land near Zeeb Road and Interstate 94 in Scio Township. Read more »

Now leasing: 155 new luxury apartments in downtown Ann Arbor

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Posted: May 05, 2013

Luxury apartments in downtown Ann Arbor are no longer just for students. Read more »

Ann Arbor's McKinley Inc. wants to build affordable housing on South State Street

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Posted: Apr 29, 2013

Ann Arbor-based real estate firm McKinley Inc. wants to build an affordable rental housing project on a vacant 4.47-acre parcel on South State Street, said company CEO Albert Berriz. Read more »