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Development News A sign warning cyclists to stay off the trail during the spring thaw. Sustainability

Despite early spring warm-up, area mountain biking trails remain closed to protect trail integrity

David SandsWednesday, March 17, 2021
Longform Aubrey Patiño. Community Development

After a big win at the polls, here's what's next for affordable housing in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 18, 2020
Longform Dave Strenski in front of a solar installation at the Thompson Block in Ypsilanti. Sustainability

SolarYpsi celebrates 15th year with ambitious plan for solar installations on 100 Ypsi homes

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 30, 2020
Innovation News Since November 2019, A2Zero has held multiple community engagement events to discuss action planning and hear public feedback for becoming carbon neutral in 2030. Here, local students plant flowers as part of this community engagement campaign. Sustainability

A2Zero committee prepares to unveil plan to make Ann Arbor carbon-neutral by 2030

Emily BendaWednesday, March 11, 2020
Innovation News Last year's Michigan Climate Action Summit, which sold out more than 300 seats. Sustainability

Second annual Michigan Climate Action Summit to take place in Ann Arbor

Emily BendaWednesday, February 5, 2020
Feature Story U-M President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality co-chair Jennifer Haverkamp. Sustainability

How is Washtenaw County responding to the climate crisis?

Emily BendaWednesday, January 22, 2020
Innovation News The Superior Greenway began in 1991 with 30 acres and has since expanded to more than 2,800 acres. Sustainability

Conservancy partnership adds new plot to Superior Greenway

Emily BendaWednesday, January 22, 2020
Innovation News Paddlers at Ypsi Fall River Day in 2018. Healthy Communities

Ypsi Fall River Day to feature boats, birds, and more on the Huron River

Sarah RiggWednesday, September 18, 2019
Feature Story A screenshot from 10 Degrees. Sustainability

This U-M student is launching a video game to fight climate change

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, August 28, 2019
Innovation News George Bedard performs at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. Sustainability

Ann Arbor Summer Festival ramps up efforts to generate zero waste by 2021

Emily BendaWednesday, June 26, 2019
Innovation News Toyota will take on Food Gatherers' Summer Food Service Program this summer to serve more food-insecure children and adults in Washtenaw County. Community Development

Toyota awards impact grants to three Washtenaw County nonprofits

Emily BendaWednesday, May 22, 2019
Feature Story The Peninsular Dam Sustainability

Repair or remove? Residents weigh options for Ypsi's Peninsular Dam

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 24, 2019
Innovation News A screenshot of Microsoft's Wild Me software for endangered species identification. Technology and Innovation

Ann Arbor software companies and Microsoft team up to save the planet with AI

Emily BendaWednesday, April 10, 2019
Innovation News Cardboard to be recycled outside WWRA's office. Sustainability

Recycling program recognized for unique efforts in western Washtenaw County

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature Story A Do Not Eat Fish Advisory sign at The Barton Dam Healthy Communities

Why did it take so long to sound the alarm on PFAS in the Huron River?

Sarah RiggWednesday, January 16, 2019
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