DDA expansion plan (PH-1)

Speaking for the Ann Arbor Preservation Alliance, he flagged the plan's omission of historic districts, the dormant citizens advisory committee, and the lack of accessible parking provisions.

The Thistle and Bess owner and Kerrytown District Association board member praised the DDA's responsiveness and support of local businesses and urged approval.

Returned in the hearing to back the DDA expansion, calling downtown the city's living room, while agreeing more accessible parking is needed.

The Kerrytown Market owner endorsed the DDA and its expansion, including hopes for a North Main gateway redevelopment.

The Ward 1 resident and Preservation Alliance member worried single-family homes in North Central could be acquired and asked for pedestrian-safety lighting and DDA community oversight.

The Old West Side homeowner at 118 W. Kingsley asked the city to add residential parking permit restrictions to her block, citing long-term abandoned vehicles.

The State Street District executive director expressed strong support, crediting DDA partnership on the business improvement zone study and curbless State Street reconstruction.

The 909 Barton Drive resident voiced support for the ordinance and the DDA's expansion, citing decades of downtown improvements.

The Guild of Artists and Artisans director praised DDA support for the Art Fair, A2ToFest and the Gutman Gallery and urged approval.