<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Preserve Ann Arbor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ann Arbor is perfect as it is. Why mess with perfection by changing it?]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:18 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Case for making all of Ann Arbor into a Historic District]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome, dear reader! Join me on a journey as we explore the idea of transforming every nook and cranny of Ann Arbor into a Historic...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/the-case-for-making-all-of-ann-arbor-into-a-historic-district</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6851b8a40daa1dfa62fcae24</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:49:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_a673db165a794ee59776476d146d395b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adal Arthwollop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Case Against a Bigger Library: Embracing Community Over Space at Comic Arts Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival (A2CAF) captures the essence of community through the celebration of comic books and graphic novels....]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/the-case-against-a-bigger-library-embracing-community-over-space-at-comic-arts-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6850903a0daa1dfa62f9a9b4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:51:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_9ddba39b65fe44b08170e8d9e7922dc1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Washington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free speech in an age of censorship — why Social Media is Fascist — an essay about citizens being silenced in Ann Arbor, MI; a true story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever felt the sting of being silenced online? Recently, I found myself banned from Nextdoor. This embodies a troubling trend in our...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/free-speech-in-an-age-of-censorship-why-social-media-is-fascist-an-essay-about-citizens-being-si</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68507ae5d8437c49c9c78564</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:24:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_a1bb8851de40415faf26cbb47f76cc0e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gennifer Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pause the Plan and Take Back Our City Council for a True Ann Arbor Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a longtime resident of Ann Arbor, I feel a growing urgency for us to unite and defend the future of our community. Our city stands at...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/pause-the-plan-and-take-back-our-city-council-for-a-true-ann-arbor-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68506f530daa1dfa62f94c57</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 19:28:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_d31f4f543a39412e88c167d0971e37e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Michigan's Strategic Property Acquisitions and Their Impact on Ann Arbor's Architectural Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Michigan (UM) has made headlines recently by acquiring three properties in Ann Arbor, adjacent to historically...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/university-of-michigan-s-strategic-property-acquisitions-and-their-impact-on-ann-arbor-s-architectur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a3e6bdef2409d16b8d239</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_bc5da19f9a4644e9a2cecf3ccc79b99a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Barbara L</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ann Arbor's Development Boom a Risky Gamble for Residents and Infrastructure?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a guest blog by Arienne Leggensalmon, owner of the blog Nonlocal in Pittsfield Township. Ann Arbor, a city celebrated for its...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/is-ann-arbor-s-development-boom-a-risky-gamble-for-residents-and-infrastructure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a419adef2409d16b8e0f3</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:55:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_005ae41feceb431397e05c301dcef7fb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>A. L.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Taylor Accused of Deceit: Community Unites to Halt Flawed Development Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent statements from community activist groups have thrown Mayor Taylor into a storm of controversy, with allegations of “bald faced...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/mayor-taylor-accused-of-deceit-community-unites-to-halt-flawed-development-plans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a4714eded2b580660dca8</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_d1d09f8269214c898ac3ecf12805e804~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cathy K.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Legacy: Destroying Ann Arbor's Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demolition of three century-old student rental houses in Ann Arbor has triggered waves of nostalgia and anger in our community. These...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/the-legacy-destroying-ann-arbor-s-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a3793c56add09818f377d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_b13a4be034de4142b9fa1e7c0ed1eef5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tim Wilson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save Our Sanctuaries: The Case for Preserving Ann Arbor's Cherished Single-Family Homes and Private Yards]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the heart of Michigan's scenic landscape lies the charming city of Ann Arbor, celebrated for its vibrant culture, historic...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/save-our-sanctuaries-the-case-for-preserving-ann-arbor-s-cherished-single-family-homes-and-private</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a3317c56add09818f279f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Adal Arthwollop</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Believe Parks are Essential to Protect in Ann Arbor, Especially the Center of the City Community Commons Park Downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, the debate between the value of parks and libraries often sparks interesting discussions....]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/why-i-believe-parks-are-essential-to-protect-in-ann-arbor-especially-the-center-of-the-city-communi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a30dac56add09818f20c0</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_7f4d3ad4bb424b73b384ae7d84f38b4c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Washington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ann Arbor's Infrastructure Limits Mean We Need to Rethink Urban Living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ann Arbor, Michigan boasts a lively cultural scene and renowned educational institutions, but it now faces a significant challenge: its...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/why-ann-arbor-s-infrastructure-limits-mean-we-need-to-rethink-urban-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a3d15eded2b580660ae5e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_5d73bf08c1b145f0afbde762a44f1472~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Barbara L</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Believe Ann Arbor's 2009 Master Plan is Perfectly Fine and the City Council Should Stop Wasting Our Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to planning for Ann Arbor, I am firmly convinced that the 2009 Master Plan remains as relevant today as it was over a...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/why-i-believe-ann-arbor-s-2009-master-plan-is-perfectly-fine-and-the-city-council-should-stop-wastin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a2a32eded2b5806606b74</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:28:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_c138647f04e14145af752e576bbd27b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Washington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Silent Guardians of Nature: Unveiling the Hidden Life of Trees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trees. They have been silently standing guard over our landscapes for centuries, their strong presence often overlooked in our busy...]]></description><link>https://484470.wixsite.com/preserve-ann-arbor/post/the-silent-guardians-of-nature-unveiling-the-hidden-life-of-trees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684a1cabc56add09818ee6d9</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:23:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/641189_cd4965e25bb645aba7193345a64b8610~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Adal Arthwollop</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>