Ann Arbor, MI
At a glance
Population: 100,000 - 750,000
City Leader: Mayor John Hieftje
Sustainability Officer:
Matthew Naud
Office Contact Information:
100 North Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI
48107
Three Greatest Accomplishments to Date:
1. Recycling participation at over 90% (single family) and 40-50% diversion
2. 700 streetlights replaced with LEDs
3. 28% reduction in Phosphorus levels in the Huron River
City Sustainability Board: YES
Yes, it is a multi-stakeholder public board whose public members are selected by the City Council and contains an Environmental Coordinator who is staff to the Environmental Commission.
City Sustainability Plan: NO
We have several plans already in place including a Master Plan; Energy Plan; Parks and Open Space; Huron River and Impoundment Management Plan.
Climate Action Plan: YES
Green Building Ordinance: NO
We are precluded by state law from having a more strict building code - we do have incentives.
