Celebrating 200 years of Ann Arbor, MI
Population: 114,024
2000
Joe O'Neal and neighbors envision the Allen Creek Greenway. Ann Arbor Ballet Theater opens.
2001
Nine more markers installed in Main Street and Kerrytown areas, part of the Downtown Historical Street Exhibit Program. Shakespeare in the Arb is founded.
2002
Bob Dylan played at Crisler arena. Arts Alliance of Ann Arbor launched.
2003
Governor's Historic Preservation Award given to Jeff and Christine Crockett for 506 E. Kingsley. Seven more historic markers installed in State St. and South University.
2004
A proposition to legalize medical marijuana passed 74%-26%.
2005
New YMCA at 400 W. Washington opened. Ann Arbor Townie Fair begins.
2006
Bo Schembechler died. First Ann Arbor Turkey Trot. Thanos Lamplighter Restaurant closes.
2007
Allen Creek Greenway Conservancy becomes a non-profit. Shakey Jake died. Sonic Lunch on Liberty Plaza begins. Public Arts Commission created in this year by City Council.
2008
Broadway Historic Block created. The Arts Alliance of Ann Arbor renamed as the Art Alliance. U of M purchased Pfizer and developed the North Campus Research project.
2009
The Ann Arbor News ended its 174 daily print run.
Population: 113,934
2010
Ann Arbor FIRST Robotics District Competition.
2011
Inaugural Water Hill Music Festival. Borders Books closed after 40 years.
2012
A2 Modern is formed. The Probility Ann Arbor Half Marathon began.
2013
WonderFool Productions produced its third FoolMoon event.
2014
George Gershwin Piano Dedication Ceremony at Hill Auditorium.
2015
Ann Arbor Historian Wystan Stevens dies. He was famous for tours of Forest Hill Cemetery.
2016
Womens March Ann Arbor started.
2017
The Allen Creek Greenway is rebranded as the Treeline Conservancy.
2018
City Council passes a resolution to create an urban park and commons on the Library lot in an area designated as the Center of the City. Recycle Ann Arbor celebrates 40 years as a community based non-profit recycler.
2019
The Main Street Area Association (MSAA) held its first annual Bloom Fest. Leslie Science and Nature Center merges with the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Population: 123,851
2020
The City of Ann Arbor adopts A2ZERO, a plan for achieving community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. The City of Ann Arbor passes an Affordable Housing Millage. Treasure Mart closes after 60 years.
2021
The Ann Arbor City Council passes the Healthy Streets program.
2022
Ann Arbor Bicentenntial Committee begins its work. The Art Alliance rebranded as Creative Washtenaw.
2023
Bicentennial Subcommittees formed and outreach to the community begins.
Population: 126,827
2024
Bicentennial Celebration.