Aspirations
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Preserve, Protect, and Enhance the natural beauty of the Huron River corridor from Barton to Gallup.
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.
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Housing affordability for those under the area median income.
Home ownership opportunities for all Ann Arbor workers and families.
Lower commuting and utility costs through live/work locations and sustainable green construction.
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All residents, workers, and businesses benefit from ownership due to Ann Arbor’s growth and job opportunities.
Community representation and input in the planning process.
Acknowledge and redress the impact of redlining and other damaging influences.
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Development for Ann Arbor, by Ann Arborites.
Use of new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for subsidizing housing costs.
Financial feasibility so that developers will increase housing & retail supply .
Public/private partnerships with 50% of units for 100% AMI and under, subsidized by market-rate units.
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15-minute neighborhoods with nearby retail and multimodal transit.
Car-light and car-share options that reduce vehicle miles traveled and GHG emissions.
All-electric, net-zero, low embodied carbon housing developments.
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Preserve, Protect, and Enhance the natural parks and waterways.
Multi-generational housing types that foster community, affordability, and social mobility.
Broad stakeholder involvement to ensure the entire community benefits.
Mixed-use developments that allow people to live, work, and play in Ann Arbor.
Respect for the city’s architectural heritage.

