Project Limits
This project will be completed in phases:
- Phase 1 (2024): Valley Drive/Evergreen Subdivision
- Phase 2 (2025): Kimberly, Alexandra, Swift Run Area
- Phase 3 (2026): North and South Geddes Area, Westover/Park Lake Area
- Phase 4 (2027): Chalmers, Elmwood, Other Areas
Map of City-maintained gravel roads. Click to enlarge map
Timeline for Phase 1
Data Collection and Public Engagement
Fall 2023-Spring 2024
Draft Recommendations
Summer/Fall 2024
Capital Planning
Fall 2024
Previous Engagement Opportunities
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Fall 2022: Meeting video (YouTube) *due to a recording issue, presentation slides aren't visible in the video. Meeting presentation slides (PDF)
- Spring 2024: 15 minute one-on-one "walkabout" with staff to discuss resident drainage issues.
- Spring 2024: Submit observations and/or photos of your drainage concerns on the Project Data Hub.
Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
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Summer 2024: Open House session to discuss proposed recommendations.
Why is this project being done?
Several neighborhoods across the City of Ann Arbor have gravel roads that are experiencing drainage issues and localized flooding and standing water.
Work Completed for Phase 1
- Topographical survey completed via mobile lidar
- Listening session held with residents in November 2022
- Online data hub created for public input
- Historic complaints reviewed and submitted to online data hub
Potential Impacts for Phase 1
In the Spring 2024, technical experts, staff, and residents will be walking in the public right-of-way in the neighborhood in high visibility vests (construction yellow) to assess existing drainage patterns.
Upcoming Work for Phase 1
- Identify areas for recommended drainage improvements
- Evaluate if modification of existing stormwater system is needed within the project area
- Develop strategic plans for each identified study area with a spectrum of implementable recommendations
- Final written report
