North Main – Huron River Corridor Project (www.a2gov.org/NorthMain)

Project Description

City Council created the North Main – Huron River Vision Task Force to develop a vision to create/complete/enhance pedestrian and bike connection from downtown Ann Arbor to Bandemer Park and Huron River Drive; increase public access to the river-side amenities of existing parks in the North Main–Huron River corridor; ease traffic congestion at Main and Depot streets at certain times of day; and recommend use of the MichCon property at Broadway.

The task force will also recommend to Council the best use of 721 N. Main. The task force will provide its recommendation for 721 N. Main to Council by Dec. 31, 2012, and submit its report to Council by July 31, 2013. A separate webpage has been set up for the 721 N. Main component of the North Main - Huron River corridor Project.

(Click map on right to open in a larger view - PDF)

Task Force Members

Member	Representing
Bonnie Bona	Planning Commission
Connie Brown	Ann Arbor Public Art Commission
Cynthia Ives	Boating/Fishing/River Users
Darren McKinnon	Water Hill Neighborhood
David Santacroce	North Central Neighborhood
Elizabeth Riggs	Huron River Watershed Council
Julie Grand	Parks Advisory Commission
Mike Martin	Business and Property Owners
Paul Ganz	Business and Property Owners
Ray Detter	Old Fourth Ward
Rita Combest	Huron River/Newport
Sabre Briere	Councilmember
Sandi Smith	Ward One
Tamara Burns	Broadway/Pontiac Neighborhood

Related Studies and Plans

Parks and Recreation Open Space Plan (2011) (PDF)
Master Plan: Land Use Element (2009) (PDF)

Flood Mitigation Plan (2007) (PDF)

Argo Framework Study (1993) (PDF)
Transportation Plan Update (2009) (PDF)
Non-motorized Plan and Appendix (2007) (PDFs)
Allen Creek Greenway Taskforce Report (2007) (PDF)
Natural Features Plan (2004) (PDF)
North Main/Huron River Corridor Study (1988) (PDF)
721 N Main Floodplain Map (PDF)
PLANNING ALONG THE HURON: Huron River and Impoundment Management Plan
Allen Creek Greenway Practicum
    Part 1 (3 MB PDF)
    Part 2 (2.3 MB PDF)
    Part 3 (1.9 MB PDF)
    Part 4 (1.8 MB PDF)
NOTE: this is a condensed, low resolution version, split into smaller segmets; for the complete report send request to kcoleman@a2gov.org
Alternative Use Scenarios & Options for City of Ann Arbor's North Main and West Washington Street Service Yards (1990) (3 MB PDF) NOTE: this is a condensed version, including only the North Main portion; for the complete report send request to kcoleman@a2gov.org
DTE Site Open Space
North Main Huron River Corridor Parcel Map (PDF)

Task Force Meeting Schedule (PDF)

Subcommittee Meeting Schedules (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- July 11, 2012: Agenda (PDF); Approved Minutes (PDF)

Walking Tour of Task Force Focus Area, at 721 N. Main St., Ann Arbor:

Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 5-7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012, 5-7 p.m.

Task Force Meeting-- August 8, 2012: Agenda (PDF) ; Approved 8-8 Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- August 22, 2012: Agenda (PDF); Approved 8-22 Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- September 12, 2012: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved 9-12 Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- October 3, 2012: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved 10-3 Minutes (PDF); Meeting Presentation (PDF)

721 N. Main Project- City-wide Meeting #1-- Wednesday, October 10:
          Agenda & Flyer (PDF)
          Meeting Summary (PDF)
          City-wide Meeting 1 Presentation (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- October 24, 2012: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved 10-24 Minutes (PDF)

Attachment: 721 North Main Presentation (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- November 14, 2012: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Meeting Presentation (PDF); Approved 11-14 Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- December 5, 2012: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Meeting Presentation (PDF); Approved 12-5 Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- January 2, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Meeting Presentation (PDF); Sub-Committees Document (PDF); Approved Meeting Minutes (PDF)

North Main Vision Task Force Presentation to City Council on 1/7/13

North Main/Huron River Corridor Taskforce: First Recommendations to City Council Regarding 721 N. Main Street (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- January 23, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- February 13, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- March 6, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- March 27, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved Meeting Minutes (PDF)

Task Force Meeting-- April 17, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved Minutes

Task Force Meeting-- May 8, 2013: Meeting Agenda (PDF); Approved Minutes

Task Force Meeting/ Prep meeting for City-Wide Meeting #1-- May 15, 2013

City-wide Meeting #1 -- May 22, 2013: Meeting handout (including agenda) (PDF); Meeting presentation (links to external site); Meeting Summary (including feedback from A2Open City Hall) (PDF)

Task Force Meeting -- May 29, 2013: Meeting Agenda, Special Presentation

Task Force Meeting/ Prep meeting for City-Wide Meeting #2-- June 10, 2013, Larcom Basement Conference Rooms A-B

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE -- CITY OF ANN ARBOR NORTH MAIN VISION TASK FORCE

City-wide Meeting #2, City-wide Meeting #2 Presentation (PDF) very large file, Meeting Feedback, Zoning Map of North Main Corridor; Explanation of Zoning Definitions

The North Main-Huron River Corridor Vision Task Force is holding a public meeting to share its findings, and would like your input. Please join us!
Ann Arbor Community Center, 625 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor
Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

An accessible entrance to the Ann Arbor Community Center is available from the ramp adjacent to the public sidewalk on Main Street. Parking is available at the Ann Arbor Community Center with overflow parking in the lot north of the site.

We hope to see you there; your input is important to us.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE -- CITY OF ANN ARBOR NORTH MAIN VISION TASK FORCE

Huron River Watershed Council, 2nd Floor Conference Room

1100 North Main, Ann Arbor
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 5 - 7 p.m., Meeting Agenda

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE -- CITY OF ANN ARBOR NORTH MAIN VISION TASK FORCE

Larcom 2nd Floor Council Workroom
Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 5 - 7 p.m.

Join in the Conversation

Click here to view public feedback submitted via the City's online forum, A2 Open City Hall. Click 'Closed topics' then select 'North Main Corridor Improvements' from the topics listing.

Updated: June 19, 2013