I don’t know how it was decided… maybe someone important got lost on his or her way through Ypsilanti… but word has apparently come down that we need to institute a comprehensive wayfinding system across the city, so that people, from here on out, will know which way they need to point their cars if […]
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Wayfinding in Ypsilanti… if we’re going to do this, let’s do it right
Posted in Ann Arbor, Architecture, Art and Culture, History, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti Also tagged James Marks, public art, way finding, YACVB, Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 21 Comments
Is it still possible to save the Ypsi-Arbor sign, and should we try?
As readers of this site know, the giant “Ypsi-Arbor” sign, that has been standing watch over the demilitarized zone between our two cities since 1964, is up for sale. [For the background, I’d suggest that you read our previous discussions on the matter: Part 1, Part 2.] The good news is, nothing’s been finalized yet. […]
Posted in Ann Arbor, Ideas, Uncategorized, Ypsilanti Also tagged 1964, bowling, call to action, Golfside, historic district, historic preservation, Kickstarter, Richard Murphy, sense of place, Washtenaw Avenue, Washtenaw County, Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Historic District Commission, Wes Prater, Ypsi Arbor Bowl, Ypsi Arbor sign, Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti Township Board 11 Comments