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Development in Ann Arbor: TC1 Essay Revisited

Development is on the agenda in Ann Arbor

Gregory Pratt

10 Jul 2022 • 3 min read

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OUTREACH NOTEBOOK: will return again next week to make way for a reposting of our article on TC1 [transit corridor zoning]. Hopefully this helps clear the air on some serious skewing of the available information regarding development and policies A2 are implementing to improve the buildable environment with increased housing along transit corridors.

There will be lots to talk about next week as we revisit some core aspects of outreach in which we are engaged: Participatory Budgeting process with the larger county community; “on the doors” in A2; and some local music release reviews: Scissor Now! and others. Wanna make sure you don’t miss this?

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Here is a link to the TC1/ Development essay and the image below was put here for the thumbnail.

What is transit corridor development?

Transit corridors are streets that have regular mass transit service. Each stop along the corridor has a walkable radius to destinations in the immediate area, be they retail, office, recreation, or residential. The goal of adding mixed use with lots of housing along transit corridors is aimed at increasing ridership on existing mass transit so that the services can expand, reduce car dependence and create more affordable living environments. Here let’s remember that affordability is not only the cost of one’s rent, but instead it’s the cost of rent/mortgage, utilities and transportation. The most expensive form of transportation is the personal automobile, between gas and maintenance/repairs, the cost adds up over time and increases as the car ages.

The essay was originally written for and published to the Damn Arbor site. We thank them for their tireless coverage of all things #A2Council and for their support for our work.