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    May 2005 campaign to encourage the use of alternative transportation in Ann Arbor.
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    Community Resources

    Off-Campus Housing Program Calendar
    Updated events relating to Off-Campus Housing.
    Being a Good Neighbor © 1998 SCW Community/Karen Kerney
    How to be a member of your community, not just a transient resident
    Family Resources
    Contact information for agencies around town to help you balance your classes and your children.
    Housing Inspections
    Though they sound ominous, this guide spells out what inspections are, how, when and why they happen, and what you can do to facilitate the process.
    Ann Arbor Housing Bureau
    City of Ann Arbor housing inspections and Housing Code enforcement.
    Zoning
    City of Ann Arbor Zoning.
    Residential Parking
    Parking in Ann Arbor neighborhoods.
    Washtenaw County Red Cross
    The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
    Campus Fire Safety
    The Center for Campus Fire Safety provides discussion surrounding fire safety on and near campus. Download Fire Safety Videos: Dominic's Story (35MB) and Living with Fire (16MB).
    Michigan in the news! Read the Detroit Free Press Article:
    "Where college students live: How safe is it?"
    City of Ann Arbor Fire Department
    City of Ann Arbor Police Department
    M-Ride
    U-M/AATA program allowing Students, Faculty and Staff to ride The Ride for free with valid M-Card.
    Recycling
    City of Ann Arbor Recycling information, trash pick-up guidelines and recycling quiz.
    The Handbook: A Field Guide to Living in Downtown Ann Arbor
    Orientation to living in downtown Ann Arbor
    Useful Links:
    Ann Arbor Convention and Visitors Bureau
    Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce
    Michigan Live
    University of Michigan Department of Public Safety
    Ann Arbor City Code
    Snow Removal on Sidewalks
    Snow Removal on City Streets

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