Downtown (Ann Arbor, MI)
By Ted Cantu
(i Cantu Media LTD)
Hey there -- its been a long time since I came on here and writen anything. I have been through this period of inefective meetings and breakfast clubs and insincere communication. I blame myself and from steering away what works. Its amazing to me to see this happen despite all the progress I made on the web when it wasn't really a "thing". Now that we have social media I see a lot of problems come from companies that are conected yet facing a real disconnection. What I mean by that is many of your top social media sites are that they are closed communities. You have to sign into facebook or Instagram to see the posts but that is just the beginning. Many social media sites work that way and this leaves us with a lot of isolation. you have to log into these environments just to see them....
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By Andy Piper
(Ann Arobr real estate-Piperpartners.com)
  Downtown Ann Arbor Loft Conversion Opportunity   Located above the Arena Restaurant at East Washington and Fourth Avenue in the Historic Metzger building.  203 Washington unit #2 Ann Arbor, Michigan.   Unique and rare opportunity for more than 2100 square feet of residential loft space in downtown Ann Arbor.  To be converted from existing office use.  Can be taken back to original brick walls and ceiling joists or remodel current and usable floor plan.  Lots of historic details including corner turret and arched brick windows.  Two entrances.  High ceilings. Unbeatable downtown location.  Has own utilities.    If you have been shopping for Downtown Ann Arbor Condominiums, you know how hard it is to find what you are after.  This is a one of a kind space with nothing like it presently...
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By Martin Bouma, We ARE Ann Arbor Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty)
When: Sunday, April 3rd from 4-5 pmWhere: Ann Arbor, Main Street between Washington and William It's already the 5th anniversary of the FestiFools parade held in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. You can expect to see folks of all ages enjoying a whimsical parade of giant papier-mâché puppets and merry makers showing off their artistic talents. Started by Mark Tucker, a professor of art at the University of Michigan's Lloyd Hall Scholars Program, and one of his former LHSP students Shoshanan Hurand, the FestiFools Parade was a way to bring together non-art students and community members to create and showcase their art in a public way. A huge success in the past, FestiFools has gained the support of the city of Ann Arbor, the community, and the University of Michigan, who recently gave t...
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By Martin Bouma, We ARE Ann Arbor Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty)
The very same Michigan Theater on Liberty Street here in Ann Arbor, where solar panels were recently installed, is known for its eclectic program of film offerings, iincluding the Summer Documentary Series and a wide variety of indie films, which enrich the local culural scene. The theater's Historic Auditorium is also known of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra. The theater also hosts a series of children's stage productions entitled "Not Just For Kids," and a concert series entitled "The Legends of Rock & Roll."What makes the Historic Auditorium special is its crown jewel - a 1927 Barton theatre pipe organ. The Historic Auditorium was built during the days of silent film, when the action on the screen was accompanied by live music. The organ is one of 7,000 organs installed in American ...
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By Martin Bouma, We ARE Ann Arbor Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty)
The Ypsilanti-based Clean Energy Coalition (CEC) is the parent organization for the newly-formed XSeed Energy, "Ann Arbor's Community Power Project."  XSeed's inaugural project, approved at their August 12 meeting by the Historic District Commission, will be the installation of solar panels at the Michigan Theater at 603 East Liberty Street. Using funding from community donations and grants, XSeed Energy was created with the goal of developing renewable energy projects in Ann Arbor.  Profits will be recycled back into an ‘Energy Bank' to fund ongoing renewable energy installations. The goal - and hence, the name - is to ‘seed' community funded, and possibly community owned, power projects in Ann Arbor. For this first project, a set of 60-foot solar panels will be placed on the south-fac...
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By Martin Bouma, We ARE Ann Arbor Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty)
As of last Thursday, there are big changes beginning near the Ann Arbor Downtown Library. Fifth Avenue from Liberty to Williams is now closed, and will remain so for at least a year. The northern section of the Library's porch is closed, and handicap access has moved to William Street (with a new incline that ends across from the automated door). Bike hoops are now near the flagpole. So why are all of these changes being made?At present, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is building an underground parking deck on the Library Lot site, which is the cause of the immediate (and ongoing) disruption. However, the top of the lot has been - and remains - under discussion. Several months ago, the League of Women Voters hosted a public meeting about possible uses for the Library Lot. At t...
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By Andy Piper
(Ann Arobr real estate-Piperpartners.com)
Fabulous Urban Living at desirable Loft 322 Condos located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor!  You'll love this gorgeous loft condo with open floorplan featuring soaring ceilings, exposed ductwork, decorative concrete floors in a warm terracotta color and exposed brick.  Granite countertops throughout, contemporary cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances in the angled galley kitchen add to the downtown feel.  Open living space with an spacious wall of windows and large terrace with 3rd floor give you expansive views of downtown.  Prime corner views to Liberty Street from this unit with additional windows in both bedrooms.  Large Master Suite has a wall of closets and Master Bath with dual sinks and a glass shower with slate tiled walls.  2nd Bedroom or Study, 2nd full bath has a soak...
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