Oppose the Destruction of an Ann Arbor Urban Forest
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Paul Straka
20 hr ago
Use smart development practices. Build in areas that support good housing density and doesn’t clear cut green spaces with mature trees.
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John Porter
20 hr ago
This area is why people live in A2; removing it would be anathema to our city’s vision.
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Lois Baru
1 day ago
the increase of traffic on glazier way wllcause an abundance of noise ad diruption. glacier way is a path for EMS to get to the hospitals.
this greenway provides a lush environment for the residents. the natural environment lends itself to the quality of our lives.
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Richard Neubig
1 day ago
Keeping the natural character of Ann Arbor is critical. There are nesting Great Horned Owls and Barred Owls in or adjacent to this woods and fragmenting the habitat would greatly reduce the value of this area for them.
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Sylvia Funk
2 days ago
Forests provide an allure to Ann Arbor that cannot be discounted. The beauty of nature is always a feast for my eyes. We need forests as a balance to all of the cement.
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Tsvia Adar
2 days ago
I oppose the destruction of the forested area as well as the construction of high density développement.
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Leigh Ann Koepp
2 days ago
AA is special in that there are green spaces - TRUE green spaces that all can enjoy - not to mention ALL the wildlife that inhabits a green space.
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David Baru
2 days ago
Will destroy a quiet and beautiful tree lined neighborhood with added density and the traffic and the noise that comes with i
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Renée Nilan
2 days ago
The site does not seem well suited for that level of density.
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Kelly Thorsen
2 days ago
I'm against this development because after the public zoom meeting where the planners explained the plan I felt that the safety on Glazier Way and the intersection with Green Rd will be unsafe.
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Zak olds
2 days ago
The driveway proposal off glazier way will be a huge safety concern, and will most certainly result in spin outs and collisions regularly.
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Amy Janowicz
2 days ago
This will exacerbate flooding in the Millers Creek watershed, cut down hundreds of mature trees that help to mitigate climate change (and which also control flooding), and create traffic hazards in a steep area with limited sight lines. Why develop pristine areas when there are better-located spots for housing that would be closer to shops/businesses?
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Jeff Smith
4 days ago
I live in the neighborhood right next to the forest in question. Its beautiful and worth saving. It offers us all peace and a break from the city that surrounds us. I personally do not want more development here, I want the green space. This forest area is important to the wildlife that calls it home, as there is little greenspace like this left in the city. The creek that runs through the forest would also be in jeopardy. This development would destroy so much for so little.
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Ariane Kaplan
5 days ago
I oppose the proposed rezoning and development of this property. Rezoning the site to R4 would introduce a level of density that is not compatible with the surrounding single-family neighborhood and could set an undesirable precedent for future development in Ann Arbor. I urge city officials to reject this rezoning request and support development that better respects neighborhood character, environmental sustainability, and public safety.
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Adam Stein
9 days ago
I oppose the destruction of the 3420 Glazier Way urban forest
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Helen Aminoff
14 days ago
Don't mess with the benefits of Mother Nature
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Jane Deng
14 days ago
Ann Arbor is defined by its green spaces and neighborhoods that let one breathe. High density housing is an excuse for wealthy people to snap them up and drive up prices. It doesnt solve the housing crisis.
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Debra Chopp
14 days ago
I support building more affordable housing in Ann Arbor (though I don't know if that's the goal of this project!) but zoning deviations need to be sensible, sensitive, and environmentally sound.
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Joshua Sukenic
15 days ago
The proposed density is completely inappropriate for this area.
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Elliot Favus
15 days ago
There are many reasons I am opposed to this development:
- The number of trees slated to be cut down, and the risk to the Huron River watershed is not consistent with the desires of the citizens of "Tree Town."
- The density, height, and setbacks are not consistent with the residential neighbors in accordance with the city's land use plan.
- The impact on automobile traffic patterns and risk for motor vehicle crashes, particularly in the winter, is too great.
Use smart development practices. Build in areas that support good housing density and doesn’t clear cut green spaces with mature trees.
This area is why people live in A2; removing it would be anathema to our city’s vision.
the increase of traffic on glazier way wllcause an abundance of noise ad diruption. glacier way is a path for EMS to get to the hospitals. this greenway provides a lush environment for the residents. the natural environment lends itself to the quality of our lives.
Keeping the natural character of Ann Arbor is critical. There are nesting Great Horned Owls and Barred Owls in or adjacent to this woods and fragmenting the habitat would greatly reduce the value of this area for them.
Forests provide an allure to Ann Arbor that cannot be discounted. The beauty of nature is always a feast for my eyes. We need forests as a balance to all of the cement.
I oppose the destruction of the forested area as well as the construction of high density développement.
AA is special in that there are green spaces - TRUE green spaces that all can enjoy - not to mention ALL the wildlife that inhabits a green space.
Will destroy a quiet and beautiful tree lined neighborhood with added density and the traffic and the noise that comes with i
The site does not seem well suited for that level of density.
I'm against this development because after the public zoom meeting where the planners explained the plan I felt that the safety on Glazier Way and the intersection with Green Rd will be unsafe.
The driveway proposal off glazier way will be a huge safety concern, and will most certainly result in spin outs and collisions regularly.
This will exacerbate flooding in the Millers Creek watershed, cut down hundreds of mature trees that help to mitigate climate change (and which also control flooding), and create traffic hazards in a steep area with limited sight lines. Why develop pristine areas when there are better-located spots for housing that would be closer to shops/businesses?
I live in the neighborhood right next to the forest in question. Its beautiful and worth saving. It offers us all peace and a break from the city that surrounds us. I personally do not want more development here, I want the green space. This forest area is important to the wildlife that calls it home, as there is little greenspace like this left in the city. The creek that runs through the forest would also be in jeopardy. This development would destroy so much for so little.
I oppose the proposed rezoning and development of this property. Rezoning the site to R4 would introduce a level of density that is not compatible with the surrounding single-family neighborhood and could set an undesirable precedent for future development in Ann Arbor. I urge city officials to reject this rezoning request and support development that better respects neighborhood character, environmental sustainability, and public safety.
I oppose the destruction of the 3420 Glazier Way urban forest
Don't mess with the benefits of Mother Nature
Ann Arbor is defined by its green spaces and neighborhoods that let one breathe. High density housing is an excuse for wealthy people to snap them up and drive up prices. It doesnt solve the housing crisis.
I support building more affordable housing in Ann Arbor (though I don't know if that's the goal of this project!) but zoning deviations need to be sensible, sensitive, and environmentally sound.
The proposed density is completely inappropriate for this area.
There are many reasons I am opposed to this development: - The number of trees slated to be cut down, and the risk to the Huron River watershed is not consistent with the desires of the citizens of "Tree Town." - The density, height, and setbacks are not consistent with the residential neighbors in accordance with the city's land use plan. - The impact on automobile traffic patterns and risk for motor vehicle crashes, particularly in the winter, is too great.