Stories by Farone E. Rasheed
AATA reports record ridership, releases budgetary audit
BY FARONE E. RASHEED
The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority announced Monday that a record 6.6-million riders rode AATA buses in 2012, according to a report by the American Public Transportation Association.
City Council continues D1 zoning discussions
BY FARONE E. RASHEED
On Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council continued discussions on a resolution that would establish a moratorium on site planning for the lot at 413 East Huron Street, deliberating on a re-evaluation of the area’s current D1 zoning regulations that allows for high-rise construction.
City Council to vote on residential project
BY FARONE E. RASHEED
After the Ann Arbor City Council deferred plans to develop the residential project at 413 E. Huron St. downtown, it will vote on a resolution Tuesday to establish a moratorium on plans at that site and others downtown.
Task force to explore future of Ann Arbor public art
BY FARONE RASHEED
With voters' rejection of the proposed art millage on the November ballot and subsequent suspension of the Percent for Art program, the direction of Ann Arbor’s public art program remains undetermined.
City welcomes new members to A2 council
BY FARONE RASHEED
Three new City Council members will take their seats in the new session of city council after being elected in November.
City councilmember Sumi Kailasapathy (D-Ward 1), a native of Sri Lanka, came to Ann Arbor after fleeing an impending revolution in the south Asian country.
Students, alums aid Sandy relief
BY FARONE RASHEED
As the effects of Superstorm Sandy continue to resonate across the East Coast, the University community has continued to take an active role in the relief effort.
University ranks eighth in international student enrollment
BY FARONE RASHEED
Students hailing from several foreign countries have helped place the University in a new group of “Big Ten” schools — the top 10 schools with the largest international student enrollment.
