Aspirations

  • Advocate for equitable development, housing affordability, sustainability, and placemaking

    Broker services for projects in the public interest

    Consultant services for property owners, developers, officials, and organizations

  • Housing affordability for those under the area median income

    Home ownership opportunities

    Integrated, mixed-income housing

    Lower commuting and utility costs through live/work locations and sustainable green construction

  • All residents, workers, and businesses benefit from condo ownership due to A2 growth, building wealth and access

    Community representation and/or input in the planning process

    Acknowledge and redress the impact of redlining and other damaging influences

  • Development for Ann Arbor, by Ann Arborites

    New revenue from land leases & taxes that further public goals

    Financial feasibility so that developers will increase housing & retail supply

    Public/private partnerships with 25%+ of units for 100% AMI and under, subsidized by market-rate units

  • 15-minute neighborhoods with multi-modal transit options that reduce vehicle miles traveled and GHG emissions

    Car-light and car-share options

    All-electric, net-zero, low embodied carbon projects

  • Housing types & zoning that foster community, affordability, and social mobility

    Broad stakeholder support & community benefits

    Natural area/parks preservation & enhancement

    Live/work/play mixed-use developments

    Respect for the city’s architectural heritage