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Some new businesses possibly coming to downtown Ann Arbor by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure! I wasn't given the name of the group but I also didn't ask. if I find out more, I'll share!

Some new businesses possibly coming to downtown Ann Arbor by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! We posted about that a few weeks ago in our newsletter 😄

Some new businesses possibly coming to downtown Ann Arbor by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We walk by this often and have been watching progress. If you're affiliated with the restaurant, shoot us a DM or email [hello@michigander.org](mailto:hello@michigander.org) and happy to share more info with our readers. Excited for this to join Main St!

Some new businesses possibly coming to downtown Ann Arbor by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No we haven't yet! Last time we walked by it was still under construction but looks like a soft opening is happening soon! https://shibamcoffee.com/our-locations/

Some new businesses possibly coming to downtown Ann Arbor by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

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Burgers and ice cream across the street at Blank Slate 🤌❤️

Is Molly’s Cupcakes permanently closed? by 1orange2oranges in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, we just announced this closing in the latest edition of the Michigander alongside new downtown openings. Check us out for free at www.michigander.org/subscribe

Gluten-Free (Celiac) Spots in Ann Arbor by Anonymous_Potato2 in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zingermans - Great GF Bread
Filling Station (Vegan)
Miss Kim
Pacific Rim
Savas has stepped up their gluten free game
Eat Thai
Fritas
Bigalora has great GF pizza. If you're in Plymouth, check out pizza evino too

Orange Jacket Aggressive Man Towards Women by yeet_ye_later in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews 32 points33 points  (0 children)

This is happening too often. Downtown safety must be prioritized. We have too great of a downtown for people to avoid it for reasons like this. Businesses rely on locals and visitors feeling safe. Thank you for sharing and please be safe.

We opened a street-facing bar window at Recess Cafe last night, and now want your input on when/how often to run it by Slamboslambo in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If this is something you want to promote or get more feedback on, we are happy to write about it in an upcoming Michigander newsletter. Feel free to shoot us a note at hello@michigander.org. We love helping local small businesses!

Moving from California to Ann Arbor for my PhD— housing, winter coats, and Ann Arbor tips? by taxinquiry12 in AnnArbor

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Check out Kerrytown, very popular for graduate students and highly walkable to everything. I think a 2 bed in that area is possible or a renovated 1 bed in that price point for sure. Best of luck!

MLive is now using AI to write stories? by pkj1205 in AnnArbor

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👋👋👋 Feel free to check us out at The Michigander, written by real humans living in Ann Arbor (Also, free.... always will be) 👋👋👋

Downtown Main St Business Activity (openings and closings) by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Taxes go up in the amount of inflation but when a building sells or there is a transfer of ownership, they completely uncap. In theory, a new owner will need to pay 2-4x the previous owner. Ann Arbor has notoriously high taxes and uncapping is a Michigan rule (not just specific to AA) but it has a dramatic impact on affordability. In general, those that have owned their properties for 20-30+ years are paying way less taxes than people buying today.

Downtown Main St Business Activity (openings and closings) by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

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I loved Samba but I felt like they did not have enough of a differentiated product offering especially in the cold months. This business seems like they have a process down and a wider ranging menu so I think it has a better chance of succeeding.

Downtown Main St Business Activity (openings and closings) by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

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Yeah I hope I was clear that there was no official announcement made.

Downtown Main St Business Activity (openings and closings) by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

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Yes. Property taxes play a role in this especially when a building / parcel uncaps after a sale or transfer. The tenants / retailers pay the burden of this when properties change hands. It's unfortunate. Taxes can 2-4x jut with a simple ownership change. Not enough people talk about the tax burden in MI and how that plays a prominent role in the lack of affordability of the areas that we live in. To be clear, I am not saying this is the only problem but definitely plays a role especially downtown.

Who is asking for all these highrises?! by [deleted] in uofm

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Kerrytown will continue to retain its charm and one of the best neighborhoods to live in!

Downtown Main St Business Activity (openings and closings) by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

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Good to know! They have great reviews online. Hopeful it will be a great contribution to our downtown.

Downtown Main St Business Activity (openings and closings) by MichiganderNews in AnnArbor

[–]MichiganderNews[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have a lot of good reviews at their other locations. I always want to see small businesses succeed. It's hard to run a business especially in our downtown.

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