i literally just wanted to own a two bedroom home in a walkable neighborhood where i can have three cats and a dog and wear nice outfits to go feed pigeons and now society is about to collapse

Gorgeous day to ride to Destination Cyclery in Dexter, Michigan for some help with my bike. Highlights included watching a deer cross the river and a delightful brunch at Joe and Rosie's. Grateful for allergy meds, good trails, and a flexible work schedule.

I know that many of you will end up beating me before summer's over, so I'm going to enjoy this fast start for now. #AnnArbor @aadl.org #AADLSummerGame

Peonies #1 We are enjoying one of the finest peony gardens in North America (Ann Arbor,Michigan) #flowers #garden #peony #photography #landscape #nature

On this morning's commute, I saw so many people riding bikes for transportation, not recreation. They were all using the bike lanes. Bike parking was busy. This week, local Facebook groups are having a meltdown about bike infrastructure. They say nobody uses it. Get outside, people! #A2Council

This primary season, we asked #A2Council candidates to tell us their positions on housing. You can help by nudging them toward completing the questionnaire. And tell them how important housing is to your vote this year! Go to moreneighborsa2.org/2026Election to get involved!

New York is facing a historic housing crisis. We're pursuing a historic solution. All hands on deck. All-of-the-above. All for New York City. Read more: www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news...

I am proud to have passed another balanced public budget of $23M for the Ann Arbor District Library’s upcoming fiscal year! As Board President, I remain dedicated to protecting our community spaces, expanding resources, and ensuring our library system remains world-class for all.

Would rule so hard if Ann Arbor's tallest building was the library

#A2Council content. I am still perplexed by some mansion owners backing some DSA candidates. I hope DSA candidates vocally oppose exclusionary zoning and fight for more affordable housing of all types. We need all hands on deck! @moreneighborsa2.org

Feels familiar #A2Council

It was a beautiful day to Bike to Wherever! Here's a photo from a protected bike lane of the nearly finished Hub William behind the downtown library. Looking good, Ann Arbor! www.a2gov.org/engineering/...

So excited. My art is on display in Gallup Park Ann Arbor MI. eodmichigan.org

Iggy Pop, Ann Arbor MI.

Will #A2Council implement rules that change the economics of building small starter homes, as Portland did? moneywise.com/real-estate/...

Great thread 🧵

I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell The State: Michiganders Deserve More Options For Homes We Can Afford!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/make... #A2Council

If you like what happened in Virginia, you’re gonna love DC statehood

Which one of you is going to share this on NextDoor?

I'd say that this applies to anyone traveling in a car in any city. Being in a car versus walking, riding, or taking transit fundamentally changes how you view a place and your relationship to it. I wish more leaders set this kind of example. www.npr.org/2026/04/16/n...

I just wrote a letter asking Planning Commission to implement rezoning with the urgency that our housing shortage deserves. It took less than a minute. Write yours here: actionnetwork.org/letters/2026... #A2Council

Thirty-one years ago today, the New Orleans-based alternative rock band Better than Ezra released its hit single “Good,” marking the first-ever Good Friday, which has now grown into a major holiday celebrated throughout the world.

some bell hooks and some hell books

Four-byline alert: 🚨 “.. A broker for Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, attempted to make a big investment in major defence companies in the weeks leading up to the US-Israeli attack on Iran, according to three people familiar with the matter.” www.ft.com/content/744e...

I love the Metro

"Ann Arbor needs to start planning for its future." - Erich Z., nurse and Ward 2 resident in support of Ann Arbor's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and rezoning

Ultimately, the great thing about living in a great city is that you can go do something a few miles away from your house and then you can just enjoy a lovely walk home. That’s it

Because Portland allowed duplexes, this university policy analyst says: “I could afford a much higher-quality house as a first-time home buyer. ... For a new build, that wasn’t possible except for these infill homes.” Gift link. wapo.st/4sS6cLd #A2Council @moreneighborsa2.org

Austin built 120,000 homes after the pandemic, increasing its supply by almost a third. Rents dropped 4% from 2021 to 2025 — nearly 20% adjusting for inflation. Sorry to Hell Gate and whoever else is mad at Ezra Klein, but building homes brings down rents: www.pew.org/en/research-...

This recent MLive report highlights a stark divide in life expectancy and opportunity across our city. This should be a call to action. As #A2Council votes on the Comprehensive Plan tonight, we must recognize that zip codes should not determine destiny. Every neighbor deserves a stable home. 🧵

United States Air Force Academy Band at the Detroit St. Patrick’s Day Parade playing Pink Pony Club. Is this woke? I’m reaching out to Defense Secretary Hegseth for a ruling.

Whitmer gets it. Benson gets it. A large bipartisan group of state legislators get it. All 11 #A2Council reps get it. The Detroit Free Press gets it. But here in Ann Arbor, some people are still arguing whether constrained supply is pushing up the cost of housing.

Unfortunate that @yonahfreemark.com 's work is mischaracterized by an advocacy group in Ann Arbor. I appreciate Freemark's nuanced conclusions. I hate to see his work misinterpreted for political purposes, but I guess this is what we should expect. a2pausetheplan.com/studies-media

#A2Council #AnnArbor #Michigan #Housing #HousingCrisis #Affordability #Equity #Sustainability #Planning #Zoning

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

#A2Council Planning Commission considers Comp Plan Draft 4 on Wednesday, 2/18. Please write or speak with your support. [email protected]. Mtg details a2gov.legistar.com/MeetingDetai... Tips on making public comments at CPC www.moreneighborsa2.org/faqs?questio...

Thought experiment: #A2Council tears down all the tall luxury buildings built since 2010. What happens then? Thousands of high-rent people scramble to buy/rent housing throughout the city. Home prices 📈 Displacement 📈 Gentrification 📈 Car ownership 📈 VMT 📈 Tall buildings are good, even "luxury"

Current zoning is actively harming our community every day. But City staff seem willing to let years pass before any rezonings. We sent #A2Council & Planning a proposal to enact incremental zoning reforms in 2026. #A2Council should pass a resolution. Write to them today and copy us. Here's how:

There are only 2 real policy responses to a housing shortage. You can either get to work building enough housing for everyone or start making a list of the types of people you want to exclude. I know which side I’m on.

Our #a2council and #WashtenawCounty government might want to see this.

Lots of interesting aspects here for developing/redeveloping #AnnArbor #A2council @moreneighborsa2.org @bicyclealliance.bsky.social youtu.be/r-TuGAHR78w?...

Some A2 landlords and property managers don't want to have to compete for tenants.

#A2Council I get that a height limit in the low-rise 'hoods is inevitable, but proposed unit density limits are so counterproductive. Zoning needs to be flexible, probably through the "neighborhood context" concept, to allow small apartments citywide. Make neighborhoods affordable, win elections.

Thanks to Concentrate Media for featuring two of our volunteers in this article. #AnnArbor #A2Council @strongman.bsky.social @gmatthews.bsky.social concentratemedia.com/neighbors-fo...

Fueled by tacos and hope, our members gave 🔥 comments at #A2Council Planning Commission last night. Tonight we have Handlebar Happy Hour at Bløm Meadworks sponsored by the DDA and the Bicycle Alliance of Washtenaw! Pizza! $1 off drinks! 5-7PM. Learn more about Neighborhood Week below! 🧵

Please don't do months of research, design, and fabrication to make a bike rack. Just buy and install a good simple bike rack that works (not this one).

In #AnnArbor home prices and pedestrian crashes are 📈. What can we do about it? Learn & network at Neighborhood Week, with events kicking off THIS SUNDAY! Here are some highlights. 🧵 #A2Council

Dear #A2Council: My path to local advocacy started with this hashtag. Now I am personally inviting each of you to join us at Neighborhood Week, a series of fun events beginning in only 5 days! There is something for everyone. Spots are limited - register now! MoreNeighborsA2.org/NeighborhoodWeek

Or, in the words of some local nextdoor users, "The crosswalk law gives pedestrians a false sense of security." #a2council