Title
Resolution Directing the City Administrator to Develop a Comprehensive Anti-Displacement Plan for the City of Ann Arbor
Staff
Reviewed by: Brett Lenart, Planning Manager
Derek Delacourt, Community Services Area Administrator
Christopher Frost, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Body
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has completed an extensive public engagement process for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which is now in its final stages and anticipated to be transmitted to City Council for consideration;
Whereas, The Comprehensive Land Use Plan is intended to guide future growth, housing development, transportation, and neighborhood investment across the city;
Whereas, The Plan includes strategies such as mixed-use neighborhoods, increased housing density, and inclusionary zoning intended to expand housing supply and support long-term sustainability;
Whereas, Throughout the public engagement process, residents raised concerns regarding the potential for displacement of existing residents and businesses as new development and reinvestment occur;
Whereas, These concerns are particularly acute for older adults, low-income households, renters, homeowners on fixed incomes, communities of color, and small locally owned businesses;
Whereas, Displacement may occur through rising rents, increasing property taxes, escalating maintenance costs, speculative acquisition, loss of naturally occurring affordable housing, and the erosion of long-standing neighborhood and cultural stability;
Whereas, Displacement impacts renters, homeowners, and businesses alike and can undermine community continuity, economic diversity, and neighborhood resilience;
Whereas, Montgomery County, Maryland operates a Focused Neighborhood Assistance (FNA) Program that provides financial and technical assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowner and condominium communities;
Whereas, Cities across the United States, including Boston, Austin, Seattle, San Jose, and Tacoma, have ...
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