There's a lot of talk of the death of charm and culture in downtown A2. This doesn't match my perception as a downtown resident. So I wanted to highlight some newer businesses in downtown that I've really enjoyed. These all opened within the last 2-3 years and have been repeat visits. 🧵

First cucumber of the season with @alphahelicalhair.bsky.social! #projectgrow #gardening

@alphahelicalhair.bsky.social and I got married! Thank you Mayor Taylor for officiating.

If you were going from the Westgate library to the HOMES brewery, would you walk or drive? Even as an advocate for walking, I've driven the 0.3 mi. If we want this to be a hub district, we need comfortable walks. For perspective, it's also 0.3 mi from the Downtown library to Ashleys. #a2council

I wish more folks in Ann Arbor could imagine that how great dense walkable neighborhoods can be for families. Being able to walk to places is life-changing, especially as a young person who can't drive. Denser housing isn't just for students! #a2council

NIMBY public comment bingo. Sound familiar? #a2council Source: www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/nim...

Wild that a public commenter at the planning commission meeting said people who can’t afford it can just live outside Ann Arbor. He really said the quiet part out loud #a2council

Hey look, here's information from a year ago about how to make your voice heard during the comprehensive plan process! I went to one of those open houses. Seems like there were clearly documented and publicized ways to voice opinions earlier in the process: a2elnel.com/post/ann-arb... #a2council

The article rightly points out that you can’t prove causation. But the signs point to it being a big factor. Another university town did it, so can we! #a2council