The Goodspeed Update

The Ann Arbor Police are hoping somebody will provide them information about the suspicious fire that destroyed the former Technology Center, a large building a couple blocks west of Main Street formerly home to a variety of artist studios, practice spaces, and warehouse units. Purchased by the YMCA for their new building, the Technology Center […]

A 70-year-old probate judge died at last weekend’s Indiana-Michigan football game, apparently of a heart attack.
It’s also time for … Student Ghetto Break-ins:
“800 block of Tappan Street, 1:27 p.m. Sunday. Entry through unlocked back door; two purses with cash and keys taken.
1300 block of Wilmot Street, 11:52 p.m. Saturday. Screen removed from window; laptop computer […]

Michigan Review Assistant Editor Matt Mulder has started what he describes as “Michigan’s Only Men’s Magazine,” a Michigan-oriented online magazine for men. The inaugural issue is already online, and features a review of Outkast’s latest CD, a piece complaining about the athletic department’s student ticketing policies, and a sex advice column (”What’s the big deal […]

Would you like to live in the Corner House Lofts now under construction on State Street? The 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, featuring 9-foot ceilings, central air conditioning, and on-site laundry will be avaliable from CMB management, although their website omits to say when the building will be completed, or what the rent will be. They […]

A couple photos: the Geoff Larcom ad, and a photo of the Planada Building taken today, slated for demolition sometime this fall.

This event looks interesting …
“GREAT EVENT This Monday night! Come see our FABULOUS State Rep Chris Kolb debate Republican UM Regent Andrew Richner! MONDAY NIGHT 7p.m. in Hale Auditorium at the B-School. The topic is “Government’s Role in the Future of Business” so come with lots of questions about corporate responsibility! […]

I thought I’d note another Ann Arbor-related blog I’ve come across recently. Former resident Richard James Murphy writes about a variety of issues including planning on his blog “Common Monkeyflower,” recently commenting on my posts about Jane Jacobs and sidewalk safety, and land economics and the “Corner House Lofts” on State Street.