The Vision
A report completed in 2009 begins to lay out the community vision for Washtenaw Avenue. In 2010, the four communities along the corridor created an implementation> strategy. Please use the tools on this website or contact us to let us know your vision.
Now
· Provides most direct connection between largest cities and two universities
· Is one of the most dense corridors in Washtenaw county
· Contains affordable housing
· Contains the most available land for redevelopment
· Lacks character – strip commercial
· Auto centric – lacks transportation choices
· Large setbacks – excess parking
· Segregated land uses
· Limited sidewalks require more bus stops
What this corridor could be to our community
· Have high quality public transit
· Are walkable and bike friendly
· Retain and attract not only high paying jobs
but talented people to fill the jobs
· Have access to educational, cultural and employment centers
· High quality of living
· Open spaces for recreation
· Mixed use development
· Affordable and work force housing