The annual Fall Bus Tour of Ann Arbor proved to be interesting as well as educational.  The Women's Council of Realtor's organized the tour and Ed Shaffron provided us the ins and outs of development in the downtown AA area.  It is truly surprising how many condos and apartments are planned but Ed was informative as well as entertaining. 

Interested in the lot across the street from the Y?  Ed gave us the inside scoop that it might have an arts theme to the property in the future.  That would be a great addition to our AA west side.

Agree with Ed or not...he stated, "Ann Arbor is 6 square miles surrounded by reality."  It is not an easy sell to attract large chains like Crate & Barrel to AA.   What are your thoughts about downtown AA development and what about our wonderful Dexter and Chelsea downtown areas?  I'd like to see a bus tour of those as well.

Karen Moorhead

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