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Washtenaw County Treasurer Halts Tax Foreclosures
/in SE Michigan /by Tracy WillisThe Washtenaw county treasurer declared a moratorium on tax foreclosures for residential, occupied properties. Catherine McClary is amending the Financial Hardship Policy in an effort to assist small business owners, landlords, and homeowners. The moratorium will extend the tax foreclosure deadline to next year.
Briarwood Mall Vacancies Concern City Officials
/1 Comment/in SE Michigan /by Tracy WillisBriarwood Mall has 17 empty storefronts. Ann Arbor’s only mall has lost several businesses in the first quarter due to an increase in online shopping, high rents and the COVID-19 pandemic. City officials worry about the mall’s future and contemplate alternative uses for the large structure and parking lot. Multi-use ideas include entertainment venues like climbing gyms or laser tag, as well as a retirement community, office, and/or housing spaces that would guarantee consistent foot traffic.
Ann Arbor and Developer Work to Save the Trees
/in SE Michigan /by Tracy WillisAnn Arbor City Council and developers have debated over a 51-home subdivision for years. The original proposal called for the removal of 200 old growth oak trees, but was unanimously rejected by City Council in 2017. But now, a new alternative called “The Canopy” would preserve most of the old forest fragment at 2857 Packard Road, while erecting a 2-story apartment or condo building loaded with green features.