Oppose the Destruction of an Ann Arbor Urban Forest
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Mary Cooperwasser
16 days ago
The beauty and uniqueness of An Arbor and its character is being knocked down, torn up and bulk dozed. Too much decided by too few people. Please stop…right here!
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Supporter
17 days ago
This parcel of land is inappropriate for this planned development, and it would create extreme safety hazards with an exit onto Glazier Way. Zoning this particular parcel for this kind of development would set a precedent for the rest of Ann Arbor, which would continue to lead to extensive destruction of natural spaces and habitats.
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Joel Rubenstein
17 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.
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Marilyn Scott
19 days ago
Replacing this wooded area with high-density R4E development would be out of character with the surrounding residential area and would break up the green space that gives this part of Ann Arbor its identity.
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jane lieberthal
20 days ago
Saving the tree canopy and woodland is critical for the neighborhood and the environment. Traffic will increase as will pollution and crowding.
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Susan FISHER
20 days ago
Destroying a lovely wooded area. Glazier Rd is very steep and slippery and dangerous in rainy and snowy weather. It also carries a lot of traffic already.
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Caryn Shapiro
20 days ago
It’s important to protect woodlands that have such old trees, and the fauna it supports. We don’t need more high rise buildings.
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Brent Carey
22 days ago
I walk and drive often through the area. Ann Arbor does not need more destroyed forests.
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J Scott Clarke
23 days ago
I love to visit all of the parks in and around Ann Arbor and am in the process of participating in the “visit every park challenge”. Too many of our green areas are disappearing lately.
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Kimberly Carey
24 days ago
This area is one of the last natural areas in Ann Arbor, and especially on the northern side of town. Glazier is a hilly stretch of road, and I remember when it was a dirt road. It was a peaceful place to enjoy nature, ride a bike, walk a dog, and just be relieved of the urban development that was only a stone throw away. Several years ago, the road was paved, houses were built and it became a through way for commuters that often drive too fast as they cut through. Leave what is left natural.
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Jennifer & Steve Krans
1 month ago
Our main concerns regarding Glazier Heights Development plans are: 1) 8-acre's of mature urban forest will be removed; 2) it is inconsistent with the pattern of the surrounding residential neighborhood; and 3) egress and ingress onto Glazier Way the 76 unit development's vehicles along this steep region along Glazier Way is anticipated to be difficult and occasionally dangerous due to local traffic during rush hour and to weather-induced road conditions and closures.
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Erica Abbenante
1 month ago
Please limit the destruction of this valuable green space to protect landmark trees, wildlife, the Millers Creek watershed and the Huron River.
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Supporter
1 month ago
This area should be purchased with the Green Belt funds.
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Supporter
1 month ago
So much of our wooded spaces are getting bulldozed for luxury housing, displacing the animals that live there and destroying the canopy and all the benefits it provides. We need to say no to this kind of development.
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Tina Hang
1 month ago
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Supporter
1 month ago
The forest is beautiful as is. I sat through the proposal presentation and the density is crazy. Also, one of the driveways will be very close to the stop sign at Glazier Way and Green, which is a busy intersection as well as, in the winter, a dangerous one where cars slide downhill.
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Supporter
1 month ago
Stop cutting down every green space! Let's just pause and think through every development carefully. We need this forest.
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Anne Hoban
1 month ago
The only green left in Ann Arbor is dollar signs. They keep cutting down all of our trees when we can’t afford to lose any of them
The beauty and uniqueness of An Arbor and its character is being knocked down, torn up and bulk dozed. Too much decided by too few people. Please stop…right here!
This parcel of land is inappropriate for this planned development, and it would create extreme safety hazards with an exit onto Glazier Way. Zoning this particular parcel for this kind of development would set a precedent for the rest of Ann Arbor, which would continue to lead to extensive destruction of natural spaces and habitats.
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.
Replacing this wooded area with high-density R4E development would be out of character with the surrounding residential area and would break up the green space that gives this part of Ann Arbor its identity.
Saving the tree canopy and woodland is critical for the neighborhood and the environment. Traffic will increase as will pollution and crowding.
Destroying a lovely wooded area. Glazier Rd is very steep and slippery and dangerous in rainy and snowy weather. It also carries a lot of traffic already.
It’s important to protect woodlands that have such old trees, and the fauna it supports. We don’t need more high rise buildings.
I walk and drive often through the area. Ann Arbor does not need more destroyed forests.
I love to visit all of the parks in and around Ann Arbor and am in the process of participating in the “visit every park challenge”. Too many of our green areas are disappearing lately.
This area is one of the last natural areas in Ann Arbor, and especially on the northern side of town. Glazier is a hilly stretch of road, and I remember when it was a dirt road. It was a peaceful place to enjoy nature, ride a bike, walk a dog, and just be relieved of the urban development that was only a stone throw away. Several years ago, the road was paved, houses were built and it became a through way for commuters that often drive too fast as they cut through. Leave what is left natural.
Our main concerns regarding Glazier Heights Development plans are: 1) 8-acre's of mature urban forest will be removed; 2) it is inconsistent with the pattern of the surrounding residential neighborhood; and 3) egress and ingress onto Glazier Way the 76 unit development's vehicles along this steep region along Glazier Way is anticipated to be difficult and occasionally dangerous due to local traffic during rush hour and to weather-induced road conditions and closures.
Please limit the destruction of this valuable green space to protect landmark trees, wildlife, the Millers Creek watershed and the Huron River.
This area should be purchased with the Green Belt funds.
So much of our wooded spaces are getting bulldozed for luxury housing, displacing the animals that live there and destroying the canopy and all the benefits it provides. We need to say no to this kind of development.
Tina h
The forest is beautiful as is. I sat through the proposal presentation and the density is crazy. Also, one of the driveways will be very close to the stop sign at Glazier Way and Green, which is a busy intersection as well as, in the winter, a dangerous one where cars slide downhill.
Stop cutting down every green space! Let's just pause and think through every development carefully. We need this forest.
The only green left in Ann Arbor is dollar signs. They keep cutting down all of our trees when we can’t afford to lose any of them
Ann Arbor is Tree Town for a reason!
SAVE THE TRESS