All @moreneighborsa2.org members are invited to our meeting this Sunday afternoon. These have been really fun, so we've started planning to do them monthly. How can you become a member? Simply fill out the form at sign.moreneighborsa2.org

Some critics lament new buildings being disproportionately rentals. But ownership can't be regulated by the land use plan or zoning. And all housing types are needed as rungs on the ladder to home ownership, for those who prefer that.

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

Thanks to our partner Food Gatherers for their emergency food distribution in the absence of SNAP. The first one is Sat., Nov. 8. No registration required. For more info: https://www.foodgatherers.org/.../FG_Emergency-Food... For all food pantries and meal sites: www.foodgatherers.org/foodresources

Democrats notched big wins around the country in yesterday’s election – but another trend, nationally and locally, is that pro-homes candidates also prevailed.

We'll post a list sometime soon but in addition to all the D vs. R stories tonight, in basically every nonpartisan election in the country today, the more pro-housing candidate won.

Good morning, new followers! More Neighbors A2 stands for secure, abundant homes for everyone in Ann Arbor, MI. ☑️ Please sign our petition! sign.moreneighborsa2.org 📰 Read the newsletter: newsletter.moreneighborsa2.org 🌐 Learn more at moreneighborsa2.org FB/IG: Follow @moreneighborsa2

Here's an interesting piece of history. The land under pioneering Black poet Robert Hayden's former home in Ann Arbor, now recognized as a historically significant place by the #A2council, once had a racially restrictive covenant placed on it... 1/3

Use the linked form to tell your US Rep and Senators we need them to maintain this HUD funding for more than 800 Washtenaw County neighbors. The form is simple and quick.

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...

who creates the lively art and music scenes if the rent is too high? who makes cultural life? who serves you food or washes your dishes? who creates the fancy little restaurants that draw you to urban living? affordable housing is at the heart of what makes city life worthwhile.

It is incredibly important that #A2Council adopts a Comprehensive Land Use Plan that addresses exclusionary zoning & embraces housing opportunity. But don’t just take my word for it. Listen to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (@warren.senate.gov) & Fmr. HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge: youtu.be/41zdcPJcTuM

"Restrictive zoning laws -- borne out of racial segregation -- prevent new affordable housing units from being built. Using exclusionary zoning to keep families -- often lower income families and families of color -- out of certain neighborhoods is wrong…” - Senator Elizabeth Warren #A2Council

“Exclusionary practices drive up the cost for everyone and reduce the amount of available land...Taking on our affordable housing crisis requires a comprehensive strategy, and reducing exclusionary zoning and land use restrictions has to be a part of this." - Senator Elizabeth Warren #A2Council

Woot! The Draft Ann Arbor Comprehensive Land Use Plan will now enter the requisite 63-day plan review. #A2Council engage.a2gov.org/comprehensiv...

What are you doing on Sunday afternoon? We are hosting a social and educational General Meeting downtown. Did we mention there will be food? RSVP here: forms.gle/7Em547U4NKwc... #A2Council #AnnArbor

What are you doing on Sunday afternoon? We are hosting a social and educational General Meeting downtown. Did we mention there will be food? RSVP here: forms.gle/7Em547U4NKwc... #A2Council #AnnArbor

Beautiful to see such a diverse group of voices sharing why they love Ann Arbor and believe in building a more welcoming, sustainable, and connected city. These talks capture the best of who we can be together. #a2council www.youtube.com/@MoreNeighbo...

Check out Aidan's talk and many more at our new YouTube channel. youtube.com/@moreneighbo...

student speaker says LEGALIZE IT (housing) #a2council

Ann Arbor! This Tuesday at 5:30, the Planning Commission will consider the third draft of the CLUP. It's important they do not take long before moving it to Council. Make your voice heard in a comment (City Hall or Zoom) or email ([email protected]). content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIA...

In his speech accepting Avalon's Community Champion Award last month, @donnell.bsky.social (pictured here with Avalon board president Jeremy Lapedis) recalled how the fight to create The Grove at Veridian shaped his advocacy for more housing... (1/5)

Our most recent newsletter Recaps the inaugural Neighborhood Week, Reintroduces our organization, Lays out easy ways to advocate in October, and Lets you sign up for our next General Meeting on Sunday 10/19. Check it out! newsletter.moreneighborsa2.org/p/what-a-wee...

We have almost recovered from Neighborhood Week--some of us aren't used to social events 6 days in a row!--and we are now preparing a recap for our next newsletter. If you missed NW, what do you want to know? Comment below. If you attended NW, please respond to the feedback form. Thanks!

We are the economic seat of the county, the 5th largest and most expensive city in MI, & 80K daily commuters in a city of 122K residents. About 2/3 of renters pay more than 30% of their income on housing. We have room for more neighbors who already work and study here. www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

Wake up babe, it's time to go to the final Neighborhood Week event. Robertson Auditorium at the Ross School of Business 701 Tappan 6pm Dinner 6:30pm Lightning Talks After: Drinks and discussion #A2Council

Did a thing here in my low-density city of Ann Arbor. Thanks for coming out and hearing me speak to how being neighborly can be anti-racist work, and how when we oppose density we oppose people we should know and care about.

Thurs. night's Neighborhood Week event was incredible. The presenters and audience were positive, intelligent, curious, and fun; so on-brand! If you missed it, there's more to come! moreneighborsa2.org/neighborhoodweek Here's a clip of SaraEllen's closing remarks. www.instagram.com/reel/DOxO2Un...

It's Neighborhood Week and the headline events kick off tonight with Neighborhood Fundamentals: Housing, Transportation, and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Find out more here: www.damnarbor.com/2025/09/its-... #a2Council

Really excited to learn more about these critical topics (housing + transit) @moreneighborsa2.org

More neighbors = more cookies

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! 🧵

ICYMI, the Ann Arbor Housing Commission and Avalon are planning 2info sessions on applying for housing at the Dunbar Tower project on Catherine St.: Sept. 23, Riverside Arts Center (shorturl.at/FpEq4) & Sept. 25, Pittsfield AADL branch (shorturl.at/supMn). For more: www.a2gov.org/.../dunbar-t...

Yesterday's Neighborhood Week event was informative, thoughtful, and really well presented. Check out what's on tap for the rest of the week!

Thanks to @mlive.com/Ann Arbor News for covering Neighborhood Week. Which events will you be joining? Register now: moreneighborsa2.org/neighborhoodweek www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

We are kicking off Neighborhood Week TODAY AT 2PM! Our volunteers will help you craft and deliver a badass public comment. If you want, we'll assign a buddy to give 1:1 advice. There's also a preview of all this week's events! Register for the Zoom link and other events (see 🧵 below)! #A2Council

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

Stop by the More Neighbors A2 table at Green Fair! Then, join us at Rackham Amphitheater the same evening for inspiring talks and practical tips for making A2 more sustainable and inclusive. Check out all the Neighborhood Week events and register at www.moreneighborsa2.org/neighborhood... #a2council

Strongly recommended for pro-housing people (and even more for people who aren't yet on board): Appelbaum, Yoni. Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity. Random House, 2025. Moving exerpt attached. #a2council

Today we are wrapping up this month's basic needs drive for Avalon Housing residents. The Amazon wishlist makes it easy to help out individuals and families transitioning from homelessness. Please consider making a purchase, if you can!

Reminder - submit your idea by tomorrow night!

Do you have a story to tell about urbanism, housing, safe transportation, or healthy neighborhoods? We want you to submit a proposal for a Lightning Talk. We can help you develop your talk and slides. The deadline is this Sunday! The event will be Saturday, September 20, 6pm. #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

Interesting new paper compares density upzonings in two similar BC cities that had dramatically different effects in terms of construction & value uplift. Keys to the difference? Effects were only felt when upzoning was accompanied with expedited permitting processes & reduced parking requirements.

Sweeps exacerbate homelessness — they can be traumatic, dangerous, and leave people without belongings and vital records. Unhoused people need housing and services, not sweeps.

The Grove at Veridian is now home to dozens of residents transitioning out of homelessness. We are showing our support for them with a simple welcoming act. High-demand items include cleaning supplies, diapers, baby wipes, and infant formula. Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/ava...

Our government agencies and programs should be accessible to everyone who is entitled to them. Housing and related services must not discriminate by language.

Our elders deserve to age with dignity in homes they can afford & communities they’ve been a part of for generations. But fixed incomes make it almost impossible to keep up with rising rents & seniors are the fastest-growing group of homeless people.

The Grove at Veridian is now home to dozens of residents transitioning out of homelessness. We are showing our support for them with a simple welcoming act. High-demand items include cleaning supplies, diapers, baby wipes, and infant formula. Amazon wishlist: www.amazon.com/baby-reg/ava...

time to admit im a fed (fed up with unaffordable housing)