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Ann Arbor Aims to Streamline Economic Development Efforts

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:08:57 +0000

Ann Arbor officials are looking to improve economic development efforts in the city. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, City Council is creating a new task force to better coordinate development strategies.

Ann Arbor DDA Ordinances Postponed

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:24:36 +0000

A decision on ordinances effecting the way the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority operates has been postponed until September. As WEMU's Andrew Cluley reports, Ann Arbor City Council last night voted unanimously to delay consideration of the issues.

Long Meeting Forces Council to Delay Action on DDA

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:17:35 +0000

After a pair of lengthy public hearings, Ann Arbor's city council postponed votes on a majority of action items at Monday night's meeting. Council made the unusual move after it was unable to get a six vote majority on several votes relating to ordinance amendments impacting the Downtown Development Authority. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

DDA Calls Revenue Reduction Plan 'Confusing'

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:32:00 +0000

A lack of clarity is one of many concerns Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority board members have over a proposed ordinance amendment that would limit the amount of tax revenue the DDA can collect. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Ann Arbor Council Moves to Cut DDA Revenue

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:24:29 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council has approved the first reading of proposed ordinance amendments that will impact the Downtown Development Authority. Council voted 7 to 3 Monday night to send the amendments to a second reading. Hear more from

WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

City Wants to Limit DDA Tax Revenue

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:07:41 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council is considering ordinance amendments that would impact the Downtown Development Authority's ability to collect tax increment financing revenue. With that in mind, DDA officials discussed the agency's budget at a council work session Monday night. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Council Delays Action on DDA Tax Limits

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:31:47 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council has again delayed a decision on limiting the amount of tax increment financing the Downtown Development Authority can collect. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

DDA Opposes Changes Proposed by City Council

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:38:17 +0000

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority board members are speaking against a proposed city council ordinance amendment that would change the authority in several ways. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Site Plan Moratorium Delayed Again

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:24:24 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council has held off on making decision on both a moratorium on site plan approvals in the downtown area, and changed to the Downtown Development Authority. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Redeveloping City-Owned Parking Lots

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:53:05 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council has begun discussions on the Downtown Development Authority's proposal for the redevelopment of city-owned surface parking lots. City council and the DDA held a joint meeting Monday night and much of the talk surrounded the connection William Street project. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Community Wants More Green Space in Downtown Ann Arbor

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:44:37 +0000

The majority of community members at the "connecting William Street" meeting Wednesday night raised concerns about the amount of - or lack of - green space in downtown Ann Arbor. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

DDA Considers Draft Plan for Connecting William Street Project

Clark Smith — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:09:12 +0000

Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority officials shared the draft recommendations for the connecting William Street project at a meeting on Wednesday. WEMU's Andrew Cluley has the story.

Charging Electric Cars in Ann Arbor

Andrew Cluley — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:47:55 +0000

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority is developing a link on its website focusing on electric car charging options in city parking structures. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Bicycle Parking Plan Pedals Forward

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:18:08 +0000

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority is moving forward with a plan to provide some covered parking for bicycles in parking structures. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

Baker Commons to get Energy Upgrades

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:41:08 +0000

An affordable housing development in downtown Ann Arbor is getting a new roof and other upgrades thanks to funds from the Downtown Development Authority. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

New Parking Record Set During Art Fairs

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:10:29 +0000

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority saw an increase in parking revenues during this year's art fairs, and an historic afternoon. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

DDA Wants More Public Input on William Street Project

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:01:08 +0000

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority continues to move forward on the connecting William Street project. Hear more from WEMU's Andrew Cluley.

DDA Backs New Affordable Housing Proposal

Andrew Cluley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:43:19 +0000

Ann Arbor's city council will consider a proposal to have a percentage of the proceeds from the sale of city-owned surface lots to be committted to affordable housing efforts.

Libary Lane Parking Structure Party is Thursday

Andrew Cluley — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 19:38:45 +0000

Ann Arbor's Downtown Development Authority will

host party at new underground structure.

Parking Contract Renewed

Andrew Cluley — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:58:18 +0000

Ann Arbor DDA renews contract with Republic Parking

to manage the city's parking system.