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Recent News and Announcements
Board of Trustees Special Meeting – Wed. April 24 at 1 pm
The Ann Arbor Charter Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 1 pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Township Hall, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor MI to consider entering into closed session pursuant to...
April 22, 20240Ordinance Amendment 1st Reading – Cross connection prevention
On April 15, 2024 the Ann Arbor Charter Township Board of Trustees approved the 1st reading of ordinance amendments to Chapter 70, Sections 70-43 through 70-45 regarding cross connection control program. The ordinance amendments update the code prohibiting cross...
April 15 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ann Arbor Charter Township will hold its regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting in person at the Township Office, 3792 Pontiac Trail, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 and via video and/or conference call on Monday, April 15 at 7:30...
Update on EPA Intention to Make Gelman Dioxane Plume a Superfund Site
Subject: Public Comments to the USEPA Intent to Designate the Gelman Sciences, Inc. Site, Michigan as a USEPA Superfund Site From: Dan Bicknell, GEA President, and Michael Moran, Township Trustee and representatives on the Coalition for Action on Remediation...
Board of Trustees Special Meeting – Fri. April 12 at 9 am
The Ann Arbor Charter Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 9 am on Friday, April 12, 2024 to consult with Township attorneys regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with the litigation in the Washtenaw...
a little quick info on our township
History
HistoryThe Township of Ann Arbour was organized in 1827 by the Legislative Council of the Michigan Territory and the Village of Ann Arbour–which later became the City of Ann Arbor–was organized in 1833. As villages remained part of the township, the Village of Ann Arbour did not become completely detached from the township until it reorganized as the city of Ann Arbor. |
Housing and Population
Housing and PopulationAs of the census of 2020, there were 4,747 people in 1,958 households residing in the township. The population density was 288.6 per square mile. There were 2,073 housing units of which 76% are single family dwellings. The racial makeup of the township was 67% White, 1% African American, 0% Native American, 24% Asian, % Pacific Islander, 4% identifying as two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4% of the population. Additional census data for Ann Arbor Township can be viewed here. |
Geography
GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 16.9 square miles, of which 16.7 square miles is land and 0.15 square miles, or 0.86%, is water. The city of Ann Arbor was established within the borders of Ann Arbor Township. Over the years, the city expanded, annexing portions of the township as the city grew and reducing the land area of the township. Under a 1994 boundary agreement with the City of Ann Arbor, those areas of the Township lying within the future boundaries of the city will be subject to annexation by the city. |
Landscape
LandscapeThe landscape of Ann Arbor consists of hills and valleys, with the terrain becoming steeper near the Huron River. The elevation ranges from about 750 feet along the Huron River to over 1,000 feet. Ann Arbor is known for its wide variety of trees, foliage, and its lush landscape. |