News across Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor breaks ground on its largest affordable housing complex ever
After years of hopes and false starts, the official groundbreaking for The Adeline housing complex was held this morning in downtown Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
As Data Centers Move Forward, Local Leaders Say Communities Need More Tools
Weekly Data Center Watch Small Michigan communities are increasingly being asked to make decisions about some of the largest and most complex developments they have encountered. A new statewide survey suggests many local officials do not believe they have all the tools they need.…
Scio Township Okays Preliminary Plan for the Former Malloy Lithography industrial facility
The Scio Township Board approved the Groves of Scio Preliminary PUD (Planned Unit Development) and Site Plan at its September 22 meeting, moving the plan forward for the nearly 20 acres of land at Jackson and Zeeb roads. The township board reviewed the plan put forth by Pulte…
DTE Proposal Takes Shape in Milan Township
A potential DTE power plant in Milan Township is beginning to take shape on paper: a $2.5 billion facility producing 700 megawatts of electricity, using about 60 million gallons of water annually and releasing an estimated 1.2 million to 1.3 million tons of carbon dioxide each…
Arbor South development granted $110.7 million in state incentives
The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved a $110.7 million brownfield incentive package for the Arbor South development. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Ann Arbor Planning Commission approves new affordable housing project for South State Street
The Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved plans for a new affordable housing project on South State Street. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
Dingell Opposes Textile Road Site for Los Alamos Computing Center
After months of demanding answers, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell is taking a firmer position on the proposed University of Michigan-Los Alamos National Laboratory research computing center: She opposes building it at the Textile Road site in Ypsilanti Township. The Sept. 15 letter…
Sylvan Township is looking at the Cedar Lake Camp
Sylvan Township is pursuing the bid process to lease the property at 2500 Pierce Road, better known as the location of the Cedar Lake Outdoor Center/Michigan Out-of-Doors Youth Camp, which is run by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC). Sylvan Township is calling the…
Scio Township Adds 78 Acres to Land Preservation Efforts
The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently closed on the purchase of a significant property for conservation purposes. The property is 78 acres in size and located on the east side of Parker Rd. south of Jackson Rd. It is a mix of woods, wetlands and farm fields that…