Financial Feasibility Analysis & Development of City-Owned Properties as Affordable Housing
The Mayor and City Council directed the AAHC and Administrator to conduct a financial feasibility analysis of underutilized City-owned properties to determine the suitability for affordable housing to households at 60% of the
Area Median Income (AMI) or less. The
analysis was
presented at the November 18, 2019 City Council Meeting. The
analysis was updated to include 415 W. Washington and 350 S. 5th Ave. An update was provided during a
Council Work Session on June 14, 2021.
Community Engagement Process
The AAHC partnered with SmithGroup from 2019 to 2021 to conduct community-wide engagement relaterd to affordable housing at the 10 sites identified in the Feasibility Analysis as suitable for affordable housing:
https://www.community-engagement-annarbor.com/
121 E Catherine additional Community Engagement in partnership with YMJ & Associates related to the historic Black neighborhood and business district. The first public Community Forum was held on Zoom, which can be viewed here: Community Forum June 17, 2022
A second Community Forum was held September 1st, 2022 at the Farmers Market (315 Detroit Street) and 121 E. Catherine.
Request for Proposal AAHC-21-A Co-Developer for 121 E. Catherine and 353 S. Main
Avalon Housing was selected for 121 E. Catherine.
A RFP will be re-isueed for 353 S. Main.
Avalon Housing
Avalon Housing Response for RFP AAHC -21-A Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
CSI Support & Development
CSI Response for RFP AAHC-21-A Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
Ginosko Development Company
Ginosko Development Company -Response for RFP AAHC -21-A Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
Lockwood Development Company
Lockwood Response for RFP AAHC -21-A 121 E. CATHERINE Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
Lockwood Response for RFP AAHC -21-A 353 S. Main Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
Michaels Development & First Martin
Michaels and First Martin Response for RFP AAHC -21-A Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
PK Companies
PK Companies Response for RFP AAHC -21-A Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
Roxbury Group & Ethos Development
Roxbury Group and Ethos Development Partners Response for RFP AAHC -21-A for 121 E. Catherine and 353 S. Main Combined with Exhibits and Fee Proposal
Supporting Documents
City Council Resolutions
R-09-273 Preservation of Open Space on Northeast Corner of First and William Street
R-18-140 Resolution to appropriate funds for the City's ownership of 350 S. 5th
R-18-173 Resolution of intent for 350 S. 5th
R-19-109 Directing the Planning Commission to consider the benefit of downtown affordable housing premiums
R-19-110 Directing AAHC & Administration to analyze 721 N. Main
R-19-111 Directing AAHC & Administration to analyze 2000 S. Industrial
R-19-116 Directing AAHC & Administration to analyze 1510 E. Stadium
R-19-138 Directing AAHC & Administration to analyze 10 properties (including R-19-110, R19-111, and R-19-116 above)
City of Ann Arbor Brownfield Policy
R-19-419 City of Ann Arbor Brownfield Policy Adoption
R-19-320 Hiring of the SmithGroup to conduct community engagement for redevelopment of 350 S. 5th (former Y site)
R-19-376 Hiring of the SmithGroup to conduct community engagement for redevelopment of 415 W. Washington
R-19-514 Directing AAHC & Administration to develop 121 E. Catherine as affordable housing
R-19-515 Directing AAHC & Administration to develop 404 N. Ashley as affordable housing
R-19-516 Further analysis for development at 2000 S. Industrial
R-19-517 Community Engagement for Ashley/William & First/William parking lots
R-19-518 Community Engagement for 721 N. Main
R-19-519 Community Engagement for 3432-3440 Platt & 3435-3443 Springbrook
R-19-520 Further analysis for development at 1510 E. Stadium
R-19-521 Directing AAHC & Administration to analyze 353 S. Main
R-20-139 Pre-Entitlement 350 S. 5th Ave
R-20-272 Pre-Entitlement 415 W. Washington
R-20-131 Community Engagement, Downtown Parking Study, and Downtown Housing Market Analysis for 4 properties
R-21-134 Land Division, Rezoning and Development 721 N. Main
R-21-135 Development of 1510 E. Stadium
R-21-138 Development 353 S. Main
ORD 22-03 PUD & Supplemental Regs 350 S. 5th
R-22-130 Resolution to approve debt service payment 350 S. 5th
Affordable Housing Planning & Zoning
Zoning Analysis - multiple sites
S. Industrial and Stadium Design Ideas by DFDG
Appraisals
121 E. Catherine surface parking lot
350 S. Fifth (former Y site)
404 N. Ashley
415 W. Washington
1510 E. Stadium
2000 S. Industrial
Platt - Springbrook
S. Ashley surface parking lot (Kline's lot)
353 S. Main surface parking lot
721 N. Main
Income and Rent
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Income and Rents
Washtenaw County HUD Income and Rents
Policy Documents
2015 Washtenaw County Housing Affordability and Economic Equity Analysis
Ann Arbor Housing Fund Policy
Washtenaw County Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan
Affordable Housing Toolkit
DDA Housing Fund Overview and Grant History (PDF)
Downtown Development Authority MAP with 1/4 mile Boundary
Out of Reach Report - National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Impact on Michigan
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Impact 12th District (Includes Ann Arbor)
Legal Documents
721 N. Main FEMA Deed Restriction
2000 S. Industrial Corrective Action Notice Underground Storage Tank
Map of MDNR Encumbered Area - Burns Park and Senior Center
U-M Dental Clinic Lease at 404-406 N. Ashley
City Ordinance related to DDA affordable housing funding
Surveys
121 E. Catherine Survey 2021-11-24 (PDF)
350 S. 5th ALTA survey 7-13-20 (PDF)
353 S. Main Survey 11.24.21 (PDF)
415 W. Washington ALTA Survey (PDF)
2000 S. INDUSTRIAL ALTA Survey_2022-7-13 (PDF)
Title Work
121 E. Catherine Title Work 12.3.21 (PDF)
353 S. Main Title Work 12.3.21 (PDF)
415 Washington Title Work 8.31.21 (PDF)
350 S. Fifth Title Work 1.3.22 (PDF)
2000 S. Industrial Title Search (PDF)
Environmental Reports
121 E. Catherine Phase I ESA Report 2021 (PDF)
121 E Catherine St. Phase II ESA 07.06.22 (PDF)
350 S. 5th Phase I ESA 2021 (PDF)
350 S. 5th Air Monitoring Report 4-16 to 5-5-2008B (PDF)
350 S. 5th Geotech Exploration-Eng. Report 2-6-2008B (PDF)
350 S. 5th Phase I Env. Site Assessment 4-12-2008B (PDF)
353 S. Main Phase I ESI without MSHDA questionnaire (PDF)
415 Washington_Phase I_2013 (PDF)
415 W. Washington Phase 2 FINAL_COMPLETED 2013 (PDF)
415 W. Washington flood Elevation Certificate (PDF)
415 W. Washington DRAIN USE APPLICATION 2018 (PDF)
415 W. Washington Figure 1_Proposed Boring Locations_Drain Use (PDF)
415 W. Washington Haz Bldg Mat's Assessment Letter Report (PDF)
415 W. Washington Figure 1_Groundwater Results_brownfield (PDF)
2000 S. Industrial Hwy, Phase I ESA 2022 (PDF)
2050 S. Industrial - Phase II ESA (PDF)
