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

Neighborhood Week 2025 registration is now open! Review the agenda, sign up to give a ⚡ talk, read the FAQ, and REGISTER for Neighborhood Week events here: MoreNeighborsA2.org/neighborhoodweek #neighborhoodweek2025 #annarbor #michigan #housing #visionzero #transportation #A2Council

Recent federal directives have prioritized funding research on regret and detransition following gender-affirming care. @kgamarel.bsky.social et al: This disproportionate focus on regret, affecting less than 1% of recipents, diverts resources from health epidemiological-based research priorities.

I talked to WEMU about why I voted for Props A&B after voting for a "park" in 2018. I'm embarrassed to share that. But I want the many voters like me to know that we can vote for AADL to provide our public common space downtown (and so much more). #A2Council www.wemu.org/wemu-news/20...

Relevant to #a2council discussions about unit limits. 27% is a lot better than 182% but still going the wrong direction…

It's true. I've met many lovely people while volunteering for @moreneighborsa2.org. One's a grad student in a multiplex on my block who has to move bc a new mgmt company is raising the rent. Another grad student and one undergrad I met use food pantries bc their rent is so high. #A2Council

Dozens of dedicated volunteers put in sweat and time repping More Neighbors A2. They report stories like this: positive interactions with neighbors, sometimes leading to deeper connections. We envision a more densely populated and inclusive Ann Arbor where these interactions are commonplace.

Library Grievance Conspiracy has teamed up with Pause the Plan and spent a ton of money to mail postcards full of lies about selling parkland. #A2council

This is the grassroots YIMBY organization we've been waiting for. Join in if you haven't yet, #A2Council. 👇

#a2council @mayortaylora2.bsky.social is doing an AMA on Reddit tomorrow! Go and ask him anything you've wondered, from housing and bike lane policy to what his favourite cheese is! www.reddit.com/r/AnnArbor/c...

#A2Council Once again, it is laid out in full view: No matter the pains the City takes to address every fear, no matter what topic we give in on, the stream of bad-faith objections will never end. Process objections are weaponized to stop the outcome they don't want. More capitulation will not help.

TIL Ann Arbor's Mayor from 1905 to 1907 was Will Ferrell's Old Prospector after he found a barber.

#A2Council wisely ended parking minimums. But are we working on effectively managing curb parking in high demand areas? Residents worry zoning reform will reduce their access to nearby curb parking. The fear is unreasonable in most of the city, but could probably be addressed. See below 👇

Chatbots — LLMs — do not know facts and are not designed to be able to accurately answer factual questions. They are designed to find and mimic patterns of words, probabilistically. When they’re “right” it’s because correct things are often written down, so those patterns are frequent. That’s all.

This is the status quo. People can't afford to live here. If you want change, sign the petition at neighborspetition.org to urge the #a2council to adopt a land-use plan that promotes higher density and greater diversity in housing. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

#A2Council We're going to show Ann Arbor that most residents stand up for smarter laws and better housing options. The status quo may be working for some, but we want an Ann Arbor For All. Let's stop banning the good housing we need. We need a new plan. ⤵️

Building Ann Arbor For All means smarter laws to give us more abundant housing options. 📈 Affordability 📈 Local biz 📈 AAPS enrollment 📈 Socio-economic diversity 📉 Carbon emissions 📉 Displacement 📉 Landlord power ✍️ Sign here neighborspetition.org 💡 Learn here moreneighborsa2.org 📤 Share widely

*Less than 13% of city land is available for new housing under current zoning. We need more housing of all types, in more places, for Ann Arbor to truly be a community where people of all ages, incomes & backgrounds can live and thrive. #A2Council * Sign the petition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

My new column at Governing is on my family's choice to take the convenience of an urban neighborhood over a larger home and yard. Not everyone wants to raise kids in this environment, but more families should be able to make this choice if they want to: www.governing.com/urban/high-d...