Stories by Matthew Jackonen
Council debates plans for high-rise, TDX construction
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
A vote on the hotly debated 413 E. Huron St. plan was still being decided as of 2:20 a.m. Tuesday at Monday night’s Ann Arbor City Council meeting.
The plan would allow for the construction of a 14-story high-rise apartment building with an underground parking structure in the D1 zone. The building would provide housing mainly for University students.
Hundreds protest cuts to DDA at council meeting
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
The crowd at Monday night’s Ann Arbor City Council meeting measured in the hundreds — a stark difference to the usually meager attendance.
Council approves review of D1 zoning
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
At their meeting Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council addressed D1 zoning plans, public art and plans for the site at 413 East Huron Street.
Suspect in three sex crimes to be evicted
- Erin Kirkland/Daily
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
After three students reported that they were sexually assaulted at the same seventh-floor Zaragon Place apartment, building administrators are evicting the assault suspect and taking preventative measures to ensure similar incidents don't occur and police are investigating the connection bet
Kunselman sees problems with Ann Arbor taxi policies
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
After taxi drivers were implicated in three different crimes since January, the Ann Arbor City Council has been at odds with taxicab and limo companies in defining what type of licensing is right for the tree town.
Council delays vote on development moratorium
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
The Ann Arbor City Council decided at the meeting Tuesday night to postpone a decision on whether to set a moratorium on development in the D1/D2 zoning area.
Recent land purchases by University concern city
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
After the University’s recent land grabs, Ann Arbor city officials are looking to strike a compromise for future land purchases given the University’s tax-exempt status and the effects it may have on the city's economic development.
Climate Change townhall focuses on Michigan's natural resources
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
University students, local officials and environmental advocacy organizations gathered at a town hall meeting in Palmer Commons Tuesday to discuss the recently released National Climate Assessment draft.
Snyder outlines $50.9-billion budget for 2014 fiscal year
BY MATT JACKONEN
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder laid out a $50.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 Thursday morning, with light increases in funding for the state's institutions of higher education.
Council discusses S. State Street corridor, taxi licensing problems
BY MATTHEW JACKONEN
On Monday night, the Ann Arbor City Council approved the distribution of the draft master plan for the South State Street Corridor Plan. Council members also discussed the Feb. 4 rape report and the allocation of energy funds.
