We make advocacy fun and easy. Anyone can send a quick message to #A2Council through our email campaign, even if you can't make a comment on Monday night. It only takes a couple of minutes.
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The U.S. Senate has passed one of the most pro-housing bills we've seen in years. But its future in the House is uncertain. Learn more about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act & contact your rep. to ensure measures to expand housing supply are preserved https://nlihc.quorum.us/campaign/158056/
What can I do to help? Please give your public comment in person! The more positive, pro-housing voices in the room, the better! If you are unable to attendin person, you can still give your comment remotely at A2Gov.org/CouncilZoom Every comment helps!
On Monday, you can join our friendly group in urging #A2Council to pass the plan and encouraging the rezoning process to move as quickly as possible. If you need help writing your comment, send us a DM or an email at info@moreneighborsa2.org. Our volunteers are happy to help.
Tracy Samilton of @michiganpublic.bsky.social reports on the Comp Plan moving to #A2Council for approval on Monday. We thank and congratulate all the advocates who are helping Ann Arbor become a more inclusive city!
You can tell Council to pass it Monday!
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US Senate just passed housing legislation 89–10. The bill includes several policies intended to speed housing development, as well as a policy that would limit institutional investment www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/u...
The Senate bill also includes some major elements related to land-use policy ⏬
A bright yellow banner along the top of the image reads: “VICTORY FOR TENANTS: HUD’s rapid evictions plan delayed - litigation continues!” Graphic depicts a simple illustration of a family hugging inside of a house with confetti falling. The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) logo is in the bottom left corner.
When Trump’s HUD tried to cut a crucial tenant protection, NHLP and the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia took them to court. Now we’re celebrating our first victory in this fight: HUD's rushed rule has been delayed and opened to public comment!
Minimum lot size, floor area ratio, setbacks, bulk controls... There are a lot of confusing phrases used when digging into why and how we can build homes in our cities.
But don't fear! Our recent blog answers what bulk controls are and how they affect housing: www.moreneighbors.org/news-stories...
There isn't just one solution to #A2Council housing crisis. Ann Arborites struggling to stay here need protection. And we need more options for people of all incomes; a housing shortage means that the wealthy will take what they can get and the poor will be displaced. "Protection and production."
From the Politico article: "On his first day in office, Mamdani visited a rundown apartment complex owned by a bankrupt corporate landlord to declare, “We will stand up on behalf of the tenants of this city.” Weeks later, Mamdani joined Gov. Kathy Hochul to call for reforms to the state’s environmental laws, contending that building more would slow the growth of rent."
On his 1st day in office, Mamdani visited a rundown apartment complex owned by a corporate landlord to declare, “We will stand up on behalf of the tenants of this city.” Weeks later, Mamdani joined Hochul to call for state reforms contending that building more would slow the growth of rent.
From a NYTimes interview with Zohran Mamdani in June 2025: What’s one issue in politics that you’ve changed your mind about? The role of the private market in housing construction. How so? I clearly recognize now that there is a very important role to be played, and one that city government must facilitate through the increasing of density around mass transit hubs, the ending of the requirement to build parking lots, as well as the need to up-zone neighborhoods that have historically not contributed to affordable housing production — namely, wealthier neighborhoods. I think all these things, in tandem with a muscular role for the public sector. But that is a changing opinion over time that I’ve been in office.
NYT: What’s one issue in politics that you’ve changed your mind about?
Mamdani: "The role of the private market in housing construction." www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/n...
"“We need to be pro-housing development while at the same time making sure people can comfortably stay housed,” said Azeen Khanmalek, executive director of the Abundant Housing LA advocacy organization."
"Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson came out of her city’s socialist wing to win an underdog campaign in November on a platform of building public housing and taking on “bad actor” landlords while also removing barriers to growth."
Will #A2Council candidates take a "Yes, and" approach? 🧵
DSA LA mayor candidate: "My philosophy is you need protection and production in order for cities to thrive."
On a "progressivism that blends robust tenant protections with unleashed housing production."
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Starting May 3rd: Blake Transit Center is Temporarily Closing Stay up to date
Map showing that bus boarding at Blake Transit Center and along Fourth Ave. will be relocated to Washington St. between Fifth Ave. and Division St. as well as Fifth Ave. between Liberty St. and Huron St. starting on May 3, 2026 due to construction.
Ann Arbor bus riders:
Stay informed! The Blake Transit Center is temporarily closing starting May 3, 2026 due to planned construction on 4th Ave. downtown Ann Arbor. Boarding locations will be moved to 5th & Washington. Keep on top of updates at: TheRide.org/BTC
Great to see @prohomesct.bsky.social testifying this week for the "Golden Girls" bill to unlock this home choice for more CT residents!
Here's the New York Times bringing single-stair reform to the mainstream.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/b...
Our current building codes aren't working well. Single stair reform would allow safe, more affordable, better ventilated small and mid-rise buildings in the places where they fit.
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Check out this wonderful blast-from-the-past song about riding your bike and taking the bus in Ann Arbor! This is gonna be playing on repeat in our heads for the next month.
Shout out to @kirkwestphal.bsky.social for putting it together.
#A2Council #AnnArbor #Transit #BikeSky
Quote from Governor Gretchen Whitmer's 2026 State of the State address: "Our laws have made it easy to expand suburbs but hard to build walkable downtowns and main streets or do more with your own property. It shouldn't be so hard to build the homes people need in the places where they want to live."
Gretchen Whitmer is on point: We need more homes and allowing more choices and more building will help get us there.
@abundanthousingmi.bsky.social
#a2council #shareourcity #neighborsformoreneighbors #annarbor #a2 #michigan
I hope everyone participates in the North Main Street Transportation Study! Survey is open now.
#A2Council #VisionZero
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Great news! Nice to see some affordable housing being added to our downtown. Great example of a community-led, city funded development. Onward to the Y-Lot at 350 S Fifth! #A2Council
If your ticked off about corporate homeownership, wait til I tell you about the impact of restrictive zoning and building codes on reducing housing supply and driving up costs in a manner than makes housing a lucrative investment.
A new condo building in Honolulu has 310 income-restricted homes. These don't merely benefit the residents in the new units; through vacancy chains, those residents free up their previous homes for other poor people to live in.
This vacancy chain mechanism also works for the 202 market-rate homes.
Today’s Planning Commission vote is a major milestone for our city and for the residents who have long advocated for more affordable housing and smarter growth. This land use plan will help create walkable neighborhoods, expand housing options, and strengthen our local economy. More Neighbors A2 has worked alongside community members and city leaders to advance these policies, and we’re grateful to the Planning Commission for listening to residents. We look forward to supporting strong implementation so this vision becomes reality.
#A2Council #AnnArbor #Michigan #Housing #HousingCrisis #Affordability #Equity #Sustainability #Planning #Zoning
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It's good to hear this from our friends on the other side of Lake Michigan.
Tonight at 5:30, Planning will hear A LOT of comments, many with erroneous talking points.
What will matter more is new commenters sharing their stories and priorities.
Tell them why we need neighborhoods with more housing options and mixed uses.
We can help you - just ask.
#A2Council
