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Originally Posted by DetroitMan
13-story downtown high-rise draws criticism at Ann Arbor Planning Commission meeting
An aerial view of the project known as The Varsity, shown in yellow, as viewed from the southeast on Washington Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Shown in the background is Sloan Plaza condominiums on Huron Street. To the left is 411 Lofts, and to the right is the First Baptist Church.
A proposal for a new 13-story student high-rise in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor was met with some resistance at Tuesday night's Planning Commission meeting.
The general concept of The Varsity — a dense housing development catering to University of Michigan students — appears to have support, but a few details remain to be worked out.
http://www.annarbor.com/news/13-stor...ssion-meeting/
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I like this project, but I have to agree with the 4th Ward president, the Huron facade really does need some work. While it's not exactly a pedestrian street, it doesn't mean we shouldn't try to improve it. Having the new city hall entrance facing Huron was a huge first step.
In other news, seems the brand new North quad building has become a popular place
http://annarbor.com/news/students-si...ity-overflows/