Ypsilanti’s Clean Energy Coalition wins $50K energy grant
The Clean Energy Coalition continues to rake in the government grant money, taking in another six figures to help spread the gospel of energy efficiency. The Ypsilanti-based non-profit received $58,300 from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth to help communities become more energy efficient and utilize more clean energy outlets. The Clean Energy Coalition’s money will allow it to do this in 37 small communities (35,000... [Read More...]
Ann Arbor prepares for more roundabouts at Geddes/U.S. 23
Work is about to begin in earnest on the roundabouts for the Geddes Road exit for U.S. 23 on the east side of Ann Arbor. Construction crews should begin building the three roundabouts in April and wrap up work in October. This project will bring the number of roundabouts in or being considered for Washtenaw County to 10, including seven in the city. The city is also looking at adding another one to the intersection of Fuller Road and Maiden Lane... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s What is That? building preps for new facade
The Maurer family has a some noticeable plans for the building that houses the Mix and What is That? art gallery in downtown Ypsilanti. The Ypsilanti-based developers bought the structure at 128-130 W Michigan Ave. in 2007. Then it was a vacant foreclosure with a lot of problems, ranging from a leaky roof to condemned apartments. “There were a few challenges,” says Eric Maurer, who co-owns and develops a number of rental properties in... [Read More...]
Ypsilanti’s What is That? building preps for new facade
The Maurer family has a some noticeable plans for the building that houses the Mix and What is That? art gallery in downtown Ypsilanti. The Ypsilanti-based developers bought the structure at 128-130 W Michigan Ave. in 2007. Then it was a vacant foreclosure with a lot of problems, ranging from a leaky roof to condemned apartments. “There were a few challenges,” says Eric Maurer, who co-owns and develops a number of rental properties in... [Read More...]
North Quad construction heads into home stretch
In case you haven’t noticed the big, brick building taking shape on the north side of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, North Quad is heading into the final stages of construction. “We’re really in the finishing mode,” says Sue Gott, planner for the University of Michigan. “All of the interior walls and structures are in place.” Construction workers are also putting together the courtyard as a way... [Read More...]
North Quad construction heads into home stretch
In case you haven’t noticed the big, brick building taking shape on the north side of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, North Quad is heading into the final stages of construction. “We’re really in the finishing mode,” says Sue Gott, planner for the University of Michigan. “All of the interior walls and structures are in place.” Construction workers are also putting together the courtyard as a way... [Read More...]
North Quad construction heads into home stretch
In case you haven’t noticed the big, brick building taking shape on the north side of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, North Quad is heading into the final stages of construction. “We’re really in the finishing mode,” says Sue Gott, planner for the University of Michigan. “All of the interior walls and structures are in place.” Construction workers are also putting together the courtyard as a way... [Read More...]
AATA earns $2.3M in stimulus cash for transit center
More mass transit funding is making its way into Ann Arbor courtesy of the feds. The U.S. Dept of Transportation has awarded the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority $2.3 million as part of the $34.6 million Michigan received in federal transportation fund last week. The money ($700,000) is primarily geared toward rebuilding U-M’s Central Campus Transit Center and improving AATA’s bus storage facilities. Earlier this year, U-M decided to... [Read More...]
North Quad construction heads into home stretch
In case you haven’t noticed the big, brick building taking shape on the north side of the University of Michigan’s Central Campus, North Quad is heading into the final stages of construction. “We’re really in the finishing mode,” says Sue Gott, planner for the University of Michigan. “All of the interior walls and structures are in place.” Construction workers are also putting together the courtyard as a way... [Read More...]
AATA earns $2.3M in stimulus cash for transit center
More mass transit funding is making its way into Ann Arbor courtesy of the feds. The U.S. Dept of Transportation has awarded the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority $2.3 million as part of the $34.6 million Michigan received in federal transportation fund last week. The money ($700,000) is primarily geared toward rebuilding U-M’s Central Campus Transit Center and improving AATA’s bus storage facilities. Earlier this year, U-M decided to... [Read More...]
