601 Forest neighbors air concerns at Ann Arbor City Council meeting

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 | Source: The Ann Arbor News

Not everyone is excited about Ann Arbor’s trend toward denser, vertical construction. Neighbors of 601 Forest, set to be built one block away from U-M's campus, speak out against the 25-story apartment complex.

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Neighborhood residents around the proposed 601 Forest housing project addressed Ann Arbor elected officials Thursday, repeating complaints about the size of the planned 25-story building.

Community members voiced concerns about traffic, parking, pressure on nearby Burns Park, and the quality of life in the area.

Several neighbors faulted wind studies and other assessments of the impact the $150 million project would have on Forest and South University avenues and the adjoining areas. They promised to deliver separate assessments.

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