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Commissioners flag park access maps, walk‑shed metrics and infrastructure alignment for revision
Summary
During the Chapter 4 review, commissioners questioned the plan’s park and walkability graphics, asked for clearer definitions of 'underserved' areas and requested consistent walk‑shed distances (10/15/20 minutes) and better explanation of data sources
Ann Arbor Planning Commission members pressed staff on the draft plan’s maps and language about parks, walkability and access to basic services during the April 22 meeting.
Graphic accuracy and thresholds: Commissioners identified inconsistencies on a parks map that uses a five‑acre threshold to classify parks as “large” and “small.” Several reviewers noted golf courses and cemeteries appeared in the same color as public parkland, which can mislead readers.…
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