[animatedmartian]

Each new student apartment doesn't seem any prettier than the last. That density tho.

See plans for new 10-story student apartment high-rise in Ann Arbor







It's no secret that plans are in works for a major redevelopment of the South U business district.
But now there are some visuals to give a better idea of what might be coming in the near future.

Oakland County developer Ron Hughes has unveiled plans for a mixed-use development on the north side of South University Avenue, just east of where the University of Michigan's Central Campus Diag meets South U.

Hughes Properties, working with Hobbs and Black Architects, has submitted drawings to the city showing plans for a student apartment building rising 144 feet — 10 stories plus a penthouse level for mechanical equipment.

It would take the place of buildings that stand on the north side of the 1100 block of South U between East University Avenue and Church Street.

The building would include new ground-floor commercial spaces with 40 apartments above, plus 1,180 square feet of open space.

The apartments would cater to students with a mix of four-, five- and six-bedroom units.

The project awaits review by the city's Design Review Board before a site plan is submitted for Planning Commission review and City Council approval.

The project is being called The Collegian North, a possible hint that the south side of the same block could be similarly developed.

Hughes has confirmed he's planning a redevelopment of much of South U over time, with buildings on both sides of the street expected to be demolished to make way for new dense development in the D1-zoned area.

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http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/...story_stu.html