Articles tagged: John Hieftje

Will downtown Ann Arbor ever change much? While some parts see dense development, others likely won't

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Posted: Jan 21, 2013

The emergence of a new plan for redeveloping city-owned properties downtown — on top of other developments already in the works — has some Ann Arborites embracing more density and others fearing the downtown might dramatically change forever and lose some of its charm. Read more »

with gallery: DTE Energy calling cleanup of riverfront MichCon site in Ann Arbor a huge success

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Posted: Jan 03, 2013

DTE Energy is calling a major environmental cleanup at the old MichCon site along the Huron River a huge success after more than four months of work. The bulk of the project is complete now, ... Read more »

Ann Arbor officials hope new railroad ownership could boost commuter rail, greenway plans

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Posted: Jan 02, 2013

The Kansas-based company taking over the Ann Arbor Railroad says it's open to talking about future commuter rail service and the vision for a greenway trail system along the tracks. Read more »

Then and now: Mayor and council members talk about where Ann Arbor has been and where it's going

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Posted: Dec 13, 2012

At the age of 61, Mayor John Hieftje, who moved here with his family in 1951, brings six decades of perspective to the discussion about where Ann Arbor has been and where it's headed. Read more »

Fire department merger? City of Ann Arbor in talks with Ann Arbor Township

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Posted: Dec 06, 2012

Update at 9:16 a.m.: Download the proposal The city of Ann Arbor is in talks with neighboring Ann Arbor Township regarding a potential merger of their two municipal fire departments. Ann Arbor Fire Chief Chuck ... Read more »