Fifth & Huron

Old men and big flags. Does anyone know the significance? Flag day is in June, 9/11 was a couple of weeks back, Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day not near—what’s up?

The gentleman is a resident of Baker Commons, an Ann Arbor Housing Commission property, and has previously staged similar protests about conditions of the property. Long story short, his current specific complaint relates to a window replacement project that is behind schedule. AAHC staff confirmed for me in a voicemail that the project is behind schedule, but is nearly ready to be put out to bid. Staff described him as a “good guy,” and said they obviously respected his right to protest.

Thanks Dave. Sounds like he probably won’t get any windows until New Years or after if they sit on bids, then approvals, then a month to produce the windows. I hope they put some film up over his windows if it gets cold too soon, it’s a cheap easy fix.

Third link at Main & Liberty note goes to wrong Fifth & Huron. Judging by these 5-year-old inspection ratings, he probably has a point: [link]

Re: [4] “Third link at Main & Liberty note goes to wrong Fifth & Huron”

Thanks, I believe that’s now fixed.

Cosmonican,

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission lost its executive director at the end of July, which I learned in following up on the backstory to the flag: [link]

The building lost hot water for 3 days back in 2009, says this: [link]

Bids for the Baker Commons window replacement were posted today. They’re due back on Oct. 28. [link]