Description
Title: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Presentation: University of Michigan Professors Jonathan Levine and Noah Kazis will offer a briefing on best practices for implementing a Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Their presentation will outline lessons learned from peer communities, principles for effective rezoning processes, and considerations for future updates to Ann Arbor’s Unified Development Code.
Summary
The City of Ann Arbor is advancing its Comprehensive Plan by proposing a new zoning process focused on health, safety, and housing abundance. Key strategies include self-adjusting rules and a terraced approach to zoning, aiming to address housing shortages and foster denser development. The plan emphasizes swift, preliminary zoning changes to enhance flexibility and promote urban density while minimizing barriers. Public input from the comprehensive planning phase will guide these changes, allowing for faster implementation of updated land use policies.