A2 Pause the Plan yard sign | Photo by Jon King/Michigan Advance
Members of the Ann Arbor planning commission are forging ahead on a new vision for development and housing in the city, intent on taking steps towards offering more housing options. However, the current plan has some residents crying foul, arguing the proposal will create more development, but not more affordable housing.
The city first began crafting the new plan in the Summer of 2023. Under state law, Michigan communities must have a master plan on file to serve as a guide for development and ensure any developments meet certain criteria…