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"Ann Arbor" redirects here. For other uses, see Ann Arbor (disambiguation). City of Ann Arbor Nickname: A-squared, A2, Ace Deuce, A-2, Tree-town Location of Ann Arbor within Washtenaw County, Michigan. Coordinates: 42°16′31.26″N 83°43′51.02″W / 42.27535, -83.7308389 Country United States State Michigan County Washtenaw Government  - Type Council-Manager  - Mayor John Hieftje  - City Administrator Roger Fraser Area  - City  27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²)  - Land  27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²)  - Water  0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) Elevation  840 ft (256 m) Population (2000)  - City 114,024  - Density 4,221.1/sq mi (1,629.9/km²)  - Urban 283,904  - Metro 341,847 Time zone EST (UTC-5)  - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4) Area code(s) 734 FIPS code 26-03000GR2 GNIS feature ID 0620133GR3 Website: http://www.ci.ann-arbor.mi.us/ Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. It is the state's seventh largest city with a population of 114,024 as of the 2000 census, of which 36,892 (32%) are college or graduate students.[1] Supposedly named for the spouses of the city's founders and for the stands of trees in the area, Ann Arbor is best known as the location of the main campus of the University of Michigan, which moved from Detroit in 1837. Ann Arbor may refer to: Ann Arbor, Michigan, a city in Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, located there Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan, a township adjacent to the city of Ann Arbor Ann Arbor (automobile), a vehicle produced by Huron River Manufacturing Company (1911... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (3364x1272, 2381 KB) Summary A photograph of Ann Arbors downtown business district. ... // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... Image File history File links Washtenaw_County_Michigan_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Ann_Arbor_Highlighted. ... Washtenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Map of Michigans counties The boundaries of counties in the U.S. state of Michigan have not changed since 1897. ... Washtenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... John Hieftje is currently the Mayor of Ann Arbor, and has been for years. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... 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Official language(s) None (English, de-facto) Capital Lansing Largest city Detroit Largest metro area Metro Detroit Area  Ranked 11th  - Total 97,990 sq mi (253,793 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 491 miles (790 km)  - % water 41. ... Washtenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The United States Census of year 2000, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U of M, UM or simply Michigan) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Michigan, and one of the foremost universities in the United States. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... The city's economy, which was once noted for production of agricultural implements, carriages, furniture, pianos, organs, pottery, and flour, is now dominated by education, high tech, and biotechnology. Average home prices and property taxes are well above the state and national medians. The city is also known for its political liberalism and its large number of restaurants and performance venues. High tech refers to high technology, technology that is at the cutting-edge and the most advanced currently available. ... The structure of insulin Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. ... Contents 1 History 2 Geography and cityscape 3 Climate 4 Demographics 5 Law and government 6 Economy 7 Education 7.1 Higher education 7.2 Primary and secondary schools 8 Culture 9 Media 10 Health and utilities 11 Transportation 12 See also 13 Notes 14 References 15 External links [edit] History Main article: History of Ann Arbor, Michigan Ann Arbor was founded in January 1824 by John Allen and Elisha Rumsey, both of whom were land speculators. There are various accounts concerning the origin of the settlement's name; one states that Allen and Rumsey decided to name it "Annsarbour" for their spouses, both named Ann, and for the stands of burr oak in the 640 acres (260 ha) of land they had purchased for $800 from the federal government.[2] The regional Native Americans named the settlement Kaw-goosh-kaw-nick, after the sound of Allen's grist mill. A view of Ann Arbor from Liberty and State Streets, showing the Michigan Theater, the first Borders bookstore, and several buildings of the University of Michigan The History of Ann Arbor, Michigan began with settlers from various eastern states in January 1824. ... Binomial name Quercus macrocarpa Michx. ... An acre is the name of a unit of area in a number of different systems, including Imperial units and United States customary units. ... A hectare (symbol ha) is a unit of area, equal to 10 000 square metres, commonly used for measuring land area. ... USD redirects here. ... A Sioux in traditional dress including war bonnet, circa 1908. ... A view of Ann Arbor toward Liberty and State Streets, showing the Michigan Theater, the Borders bookstore #1, and several buildings of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor became the seat of Washtenaw County in 1827, and was incorporated as a village in 1833. The town set aside 40 acres (16 ha) of undeveloped land and offered it to the State of Michigan as the site of the state capital, but it lost the bid to Lansing in 1836. In 1837, the unused land was given to the University of Michigan, forever linking Ann Arbor and its history with the university.[3] The town became a regional transportation hub in 1839 with the arrival of the Michigan Central Railroad, and in 1851 Ann Arbor was chartered as a city. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1444x1141, 1779 KB)A view of Ann Arbor, Michigan at Liberty Street. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1444x1141, 1779 KB)A view of Ann Arbor, Michigan at Liberty Street. ... The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... Borders Group (NYSE: BGP) is an international bookseller based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... Location in Ingham County, Michigan1 Coordinates: Country United States State Michigan County Ingham, Eaton Settled 1835 Incorporation 1859 Government  - Type Strong Mayor-Council  - Mayor Virg Bernero (D) Area  - City  35. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U of M, UM or simply Michigan) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Michigan, and one of the foremost universities in the United States. ... Michigan Central Railroad operated in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Ontario, and Illinois in the United Statesand Canada. ... During World War II, Ford Motor Company's nearby Willow Run plant turned out B-24 Liberator bombers. The population of Ann Arbor exploded with an influx of military personnel, war workers, and their families. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... “Ford” redirects here. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Willow Run Airport. ... The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber that was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft during World War II and still holds the record as the most produced allied aircraft. ... During the 1960s and 1970s, the city gained a reputation as an important center for liberal politics. Presidential candidate John F. Kennedy unveiled his Peace Corps proposal in 1960 at the University of Michigan, and President Lyndon B. Johnson first called for a "Great Society at the university in 1964."[4] The city also became a locus for left-wing activism, and served as a hub for the civil-rights movement and anti-Vietnam War movement, as well as the student movement. The first major meetings of the national left-wing campus group Students for a Democratic Society took place in Ann Arbor in 1960; in 1965, the city was home to the first U.S. teach-in against the Vietnam War.[5] During the ensuing fifteen years, many countercultural and New Left enterprises sprang up and developed strong constituencies within the city. John Kennedy and JFK redirect here. ... It has been suggested that Crisis corps be merged into this article or section. ... “LBJ” redirects here. ... The Great Society was also a 1960s band featuring Grace Slick, and a 1914 book by English social theorist Graham Wallas. ... 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Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000... In sociology, counterculture is a term used to describe the values and norms of behavior of a cultural group, or subculture, that run counter to those of the social mainstream of the day, the cultural equivalent of political opposition. ... The New Left is a term used in different countries to describe left-wing movements that occurred in the 1960s and 1970s. ... South University Avenue caters to young people. These influences washed into municipal politics during the early and mid-1970s when three members of the local, progressive Human Rights Party (HRP) won city-council seats on the strength of the student vote. During their time on the council, HRP representatives fought for measures including pioneering antidiscrimination ordinances, measures decriminalizing marijuana possession, and a rent-control ordinance;[6] many of these remain in effect in modified form. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 184 KB) Summary South University Avenue, looking to the east. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 184 KB) Summary South University Avenue, looking to the east. ... The Human Rights Party (HRP) was a left-wing political party that existed in Michigan during the early and mid-1970s. ... Civil rights or positive rights are those legal rights retained by citizens and protected by the government. ... During the last thirty years, the college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan has enacted some of the most lenient laws on marijuana possession in the country. ... Rent control refers to laws or ordinances that set price controls on the renting of residential housing. ... Alongside these liberal and left-wing efforts, a small group of conservative institutions were born in Ann Arbor. These include Word of God (established in 1967), a charismatic inter-denominational movement of national scope;[5] and the Thomas More Law Center (established in 1999), a leading religious-conservative advocacy group. The Word of God is an ecumenical, charismatic, missionary Christian community that started in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... The Thomas More Law Center is a conservative Christian, not-for-profit law center based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and active throughout the United States. ... The economy of Ann Arbor underwent a gradual shift from a manufacturing base to a service and technology base during the 20th century, which accelerated in the 1970s and 1980s. At the same time, the downtown transformed from one dominated by retail establishments dealing in staple goods to one composed mainly of eateries, cafés, bars, clubs, and specialty shops. Over the past several decades, Ann Arbor has increasingly found itself grappling with the effects of sharply rising land values and gentrification, as well as urban sprawl stretching far into the outlying countryside. On November 4, 2003, voters approved a greenbelt plan under which the city government would buy development rights to pieces of land adjacent to Ann Arbor to preserve them from sprawling development.[7] Since then, a vociferous local debate has hinged on whether, and how, to accommodate and guide development within city limits. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Urban sprawl (also: suburban sprawl) is the spreading out of a city and its suburbs over rural land at the fringe of an urban area. ... is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses of the word Greenbelt, see Greenbelt (disambiguation). ... [edit] Geography and cityscape Ann Arbor's many trees are the result of a reforestation campaign in the early 20th century. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 27.7 square miles (71.7 km²); 27.0 square miles (70.0 km²) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.7 km²) or 2.42% is water, much of which is part of the Huron River. Ann Arbor is approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Detroit. Ann Arbor Charter Township is adjacent, on the city's north and east sides. Ann Arbor is situated on the Huron River, in a productive agricultural and fruit-growing region. The landscape of Ann Arbor consists of hills and valleys, with the terrain becoming steeper near the Huron River. The elevation ranges from about 750 feet (230 m) along the Huron River to over 1,000 feet (305 m) on the city's west side near I-94.[8] Generally, the west-central and northwestern parts of the city, and UM's North Campus, are the highest parts of the city; the lowest parts are along the Huron River and in the southeast. The elevation is about 839 feet (256 m) at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, which is located south of the city at 42°13.38′N, 83°44.74′W.[9] ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 204 KB) Nichols Arboretum, with the UM North Campus in the distance. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 204 KB) Nichols Arboretum, with the UM North Campus in the distance. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... The Huron River is the name of three different rivers in Michigan. ... “Miles” redirects here. ... “km” redirects here. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Ann Arbor Charter Township is a charter township in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The Huron River is the name of three different rivers in Michigan. ... Fljótsdalur in East Iceland, a rather flat valley In geology, a valley is a depression with predominant extent in one direction. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Ann Arbor's "Tree Town" nickname stems from the dense forestation of its parks and residential areas. The city holds more than 50,000 trees sited along city streets and an equal number in city parks.[10] In recent years, the emerald ash borer has destroyed many of the city's approximately 10,500 ash trees. The city contains 147 municipal parks, ranging from small neighborhood parks to large recreation areas, with several large city parks and a university park bordering sections of the Huron River.[11] The largest are Argo Park, Riverside Park, County Farm Park, and Gallup Park (near the Huron Parkway),[12] while Fuller Recreation Area, near the University Hospital complex, contains sports fields, pedestrian and bike paths, and swimming pools. Nichols Arboretum, which is owned jointly by the City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan (and known locally as "The Arboretum" or simply "The Arb"), is a 123-acre (50 ha) preserve containing hundreds of plant and tree species on the east side of the city near the university's central campus. Binomial name Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 The Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis or Agrilus marcopoli) is a shiny green beetle and an invasive species known for killing ash trees in the United States. ... Species See text European Ash in flower Narrow-leafed Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) shoot with leaves Closeup of European Ash seeds 19th century illustration of Manna Ash (Fraxinus ornus) An ash can be any of four different tree genera from four very distinct families (see end of page for disambiguation), but... The University of Michigan Health System is the wholly-owned academic medical center of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. ... This article or section should include material from Cycle path debate Segregated cycle facilities may consist of a separate road, track, path or lane that is designated for use by cyclists and from which motorised traffic is generally excluded. ... The Nichols Arboretum, with the UM North Campus in the distance Nichols Arboretum (123 acres, 49. ... The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (U of M, UM or simply Michigan) is a coeducational public research university in the state of Michigan, and one of the foremost universities in the United States. ... A hectare (symbol ha) is a unit of area, equal to 10 000 square metres, commonly used for measuring land area. ... The Kerrytown Shops, Main Street Business District, the State Street Business District, and the South University Business District are commercial areas in downtown. Three commercial areas south of downtown include the areas near I-94 and Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Briarwood Mall, and the South Industrial area. Other commercial areas include the Arborland/Washtenaw Avenue and Packard Road merchants on the east side, the Plymouth Road area in the northeast, and the Westgate/West Stadium areas on the west side. The downtown contains a mix of 19th and early 20th century structures and modern-style buildings, as well as a farmers' market in the Kerrytown district.[13] The city's commercial districts are composed mostly of two to four-story structures, although the downtown and the area near Briarwood Mall contain a small number of high-rise buildings. Interstate 94 (abbreviated I-94) is the northernmost east-west interstate highway, connecting the Great Lakes and Intermountain regions of the United States. ... Briarwood Mall, is a shopping mall in Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... For the free-jazz group, see Farmers Market (band). ... Ann Arbor's residential neighborhoods contain a range of architectural styles, from classic 19th and early 20th century designs to ranch-style houses. Contemporary-style houses are farther from the downtown district. Surrounding the University of Michigan campus are houses and apartment complexes occupied primarily by student renters. Tower Plaza, a 26-story condominium building located between the University of Michigan campus and downtown, is the tallest building in Ann Arbor.[14] The 19th century buildings and streetscape of the Old West Side neighborhood have been preserved virtually intact; in 1972, the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and it is further protected by city ordinances and a nonprofit preservation group.[15] Ranch-style houses are also called American ranch or California rambler. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ... [edit] Climate Ann Arbor has a typically Midwestern humid continental seasonal climate, which is influenced by the Great Lakes. There are four seasons, with winters being cold with moderate snowfall while summers can be warm and humid. The area experiences lake effect, primarily in the form of increased cloudiness during late fall and early winter.[16] The highest average temperature is in July at 83 °F (28 °C) while the lowest average temperature is in January at 16 °F (−9 °C). However, summer temperatures can top 90 °F (32 °C), and winter temperatures can drop below 0 °F (−17 °C). Average monthly precipitation ranges from 2 to 4 inches (44 to 92 mm), with the heaviest occurring during the summer months. Snowfall, which normally occurs from November to April, ranges from 1 to 10 inches (3 to 25 cm) per month.[17] The highest recorded temperature was 105 °F (40.6 °C) on July 24, 1934, while the lowest recorded temperature was −22.0 °F (−30 °C) on January 19, 1994.[18] This article is about the Midwestern region in the United States. ... The humid continental climate is a climate found over large areas of land masses in the temperate regions of the mid-latitudes where there is a zone of conflict between polar and tropical air masses. ... The Great Lakes from space The Laurentian Great Lakes are a group of five large lakes in North America on or near the Canada-United States border. ... This page is about the form of precipitation. ... Lake-effect clouds off Lakes Superior and Michigan; satellite image taken December 5, 2000, courtesy of NASA. Lake effect snow is produced in the winter when cold winds move across long expanses of warmer lake water, picking up water vapor which freezes and is deposited on the lee shores. ... For other uses, see Fahrenheit (disambiguation). ... Celsius is, or relates to, the Celsius temperature scale (previously known as the centigrade scale). ... 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Weather averages for Ann Arbor, Michigan Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Average high °F (°C) 30 (-1) 34 (1) 45 (7) 59 (15) 71 (22) 80 (27) 84 (29) 81 (27) 74 (23) 62 (17) 48 (9) 35 (2) 59 (15) Average low °F (°C) 16 (-9) 18 (-8) 27 (-3) 38 (3) 49 (9) 58 (14) 62 (17) 61 (16) 54 (12) 43 (6) 33 (1) 22 (-6) 40 (4) Precipitation inch (cm) 1.7 (4) 1.7 (4) 2.6 (7) 3.2 (8) 2.9 (7) 3.5 (9) 3 (8) 3.4 (9) 3.1 (8) 2.2 (6) 2.8 (7) 2.8 (7) 32.8 (83) Source: Weatherbase[19] Feb 2007 [edit] Demographics Historical populations Census Pop.  %± 1860 5,097 — 1870 7,363 44.5% 1880 8,061 9.5% 1890 9,431 17.0% 1900 14,509 53.8% 1910 14,817 2.1% 1920 19,516 31.7% 1930 26,944 38.1% 1940 29,815 10.7% 1950 48,251 61.8% 1960 67,340 39.6% 1970 100,035 48.6% 1980 107,969 7.9% 1990 109,592 1.5% 2000 114,024 4.0% Est. 2006 113,206 -0.7% As of the 2000 census,[20] there were 114,024 people, 45,693 households, and 21,704 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,221.1 people per square mile (1,629.9/km²). There were 47,218 housing units at an average density of 1,748.0 per square mile (675.0/km²), making it less dense than inner-ring Detroit suburbs like Oak Park and Ferndale (and than Detroit proper), but denser than outer-ring suburbs like Livonia. The racial makeup of the city was 74.68% White, 8.83% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 11.90% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 3.05% from two or more races. 3.34% of the population were Hispanic American or Latino. Because of the pull of the university, the city has one of the highest foreign-born population percentages in the state sitting at 16.6%. The United States Census of 1860 was the eighth Census conducted in the United States. ... The Ninth United States Census was taken in 1870. ... 1880 US Census The United States Census of 1880 was the tenth United States Census. ... The Eleventh United States Census was taken June 1, 1890. ... 1900 US Census The Twelfth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 76,212,168, an increase of 21. ... The Thirteenth United States Census was taken in 1910. ... The Fourteenth United States Census was taken in 1920. ... The Fifteenth United States Census was taken in 1930. ... The Sixteenth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 132,164,569, an increase of 7. ... The Seventeenth United States Census was taken in 1950. ... The Eighteenth United States Census was taken in 1960. ... The Nineteenth United States Census was taken in 1970. ... The Twetieth United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 226,542,199, an increase of 11. ... The Twenty-first United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States to be 248,709,873, an increase of 9. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... “Detroit” redirects here. ... Oak Park is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Ferndale is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Livonia is a city located in the northwest part of Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... Hispanics in the United States, or Hispanic Americans, are American citizens or residents of Hispanic ethnicity who identify themselves as having Hispanic Cultural heritage. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... Out of the 45,693 households, 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 52.5% were nonfamilies. 35.5% of households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.90. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ... In the city, the population age was spread out; 16.8% were under 18, 26.8% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% were 65 or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males; while for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $46,299, and the median income for a family was $71,293. Males had a median income of $48,880 versus $36,561 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,419. Approximately 4.6% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.3% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ... Ann Arbor's crime rate was below the national average in 2000. The violent crime rate was much further below the national average than the property crime rate; they were 48% and 11% less than the national average, respectively.[21][22] [edit] Law and government See also: List of mayors of Ann Arbor, Michigan The Guy C. Larcom, Jr. Municipal Building houses the city hall and police station Ann Arbor has a Council-manager form of government. The mayor, who is elected every even-numbered year, is the presiding officer of the City Council and has the power to appoint all Council committee members as well as board and commission members, with the approval of the City Council. The mayor of Ann Arbor is John Hieftje (Democrat), who has served in that capacity since the 2000 election. The city council has ten members, two from each of the city's five wards, with the mayor wielding the tie-breaking vote. Council members serve two-year terms; half the council is elected in annual elections.[23] City operations are managed by the City Administrator, who is chosen by the city council. This is a list of mayors of Ann Arbor, Michigan. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 162 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Ann Arbor, Michigan ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 162 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: Ann Arbor, Michigan ... The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ... John Hieftje is currently the Mayor of Ann Arbor, and has been for years. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ... Ann Arbor is in the 15th Congressional district, and is represented by Representative John Dingell (Democrat). On the state level, the city is in the 18th district in the Michigan Senate. In the Michigan State House of Representatives, the city of Ann Arbor is in the 53rd district, while northeastern Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor Township are in the 52nd district.[24] As the seat of Washtenaw County, the city is the location of the county's trial, civil, and criminal courts. Ann Arbor is the site of a United States district court, whose downtown building also houses a post office. Rep. ... Billie S. Farnum Senate Office Building, Downtown Lansing The Michigan Senate is the upper body of the Michigan Legislature. ... Cora B. Anderson House of Representatives Office Building, Downtown Lansing The Michigan State House of Representatives is the lower body of the Michigan Legislature. ... Washtenaw County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. ... 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Voters also approved charter amendments that have lessened the penalties for possession of marijuana (1974), and that aim to protect access to abortion in the city should it ever become illegal in the State of Michigan (1990).[25] In 1974, Kathy Kozachenko's victory in an Ann Arbor city-council race made her the country's first openly homosexual candidate to win public office.[26] In 1975, Ann Arbor became the first U.S. city to use instant-runoff voting for a mayoral race. Adopted through a ballot initiative sponsored by the local Human Rights Party, which feared a splintering of the liberal vote, the process was repealed in 1976 after use in only one election.[27] As of December 2006, Democrats hold the mayorship and all council seats. Civil rights or positive rights are those legal rights retained by citizens and protected by the government. ... During the last thirty years, the college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan has enacted some of the most lenient laws on marijuana possession in the country. ... In January, 1974, Kathy Kozachenkos successful bid for a seat on the Ann Arbor, Michigan city council made her the first openly gay American to hold political office. ... Homosexuality refers to sexual interaction and / or romantic attraction between individuals of the same sex. ... Example Instant-runoff voting ballot Instant-runoff voting (IRV) is a voting system most commonly used for single member elections in which voters have one vote, but can rank candidates in order of preference. ... The Human Rights Party (HRP) was a left-wing political party that existed in Michigan during the early and mid-1970s. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Ann Arbor has seven sister cities: Sign denoting twin towns of Neckarsulm, Germany Town twinning is a concept whereby towns or cities in geographically and politically distinct areas are paired with the goal of fostering human contact and cultural links. ... - Tübingen, Germany, since 1965 - Belize City, Belize, since 1967 - Hikone, Japan, since 1969 - Peterborough, Canada, since 1983 - Juigalpa, Nicaragua, since 1986 - Dakar, Senegal, since 1997 - Remedios, Cuba, since 2003 Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... 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Nickname: Motto: Dat natura, elaborant artes (Nature Provides, Industry Develops) Map of Ontario with Peterborough indicated with a red dot Coordinates: Country Canada  Province Ontario  County Peterborough County Established 1819 - Scotts Plains Incorporated as town 1850 - Peterborough Incorporated as city July 1, 1905 Government  - Mayor Paul Ayotte  - MP Dean... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Nicaragua. ... Juigalpa is the capital city of the Chontales department of Nicaragua. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Senegal. ... (City of Dakar, divided into 19 communes darrondissement) City proper (commune) Région Dakar Département Dakar Mayor Pape Diop (PDS) (since 2002) Area 82. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Cuba. ... Remedios is a city and municipality located 6 miles from the northern coast of Cuba, in the center of the island. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... [edit] Economy The University of Michigan shapes Ann Arbor's economy significantly. It employs approximately 30,000 workers, including about 7,500 in the medical center.[28] Other employers are drawn to the area by the university's research and development money, and by its graduates. High tech, health services and biotechnology are other major components of the city's economy; numerous medical offices, laboratories, and associated companies are located in the city. Automobile manufacturers, such as General Motors and Ford, also employ residents. High tech refers to high technology, technology that is at the cutting-edge and the most advanced currently available. ... The structure of insulin Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. ... Automakers are companies that produce automobiles. ... General Motors Corporation (NYSE: GM), also known as GM, is an American automobile maker with worldwide operations and brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Holden, Hummer, Opel, Pontiac, Saturn, Saab and Vauxhall. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... Nickels Arcade interior, looking towards the east Many high-tech companies are located in the city. During the 1980s, Ann Arbor Terminals manufactured a video-display terminal called the Ann Arbor Ambassador.[29] Other high-tech companies in the area include Arbor Networks (provider of Internet traffic engineering and security systems), Arbortext (provider of XML-based publishing software), JSTOR (the digital scholarly journal archive), MediaSpan Media Software (provider of newspaper publishing software and ASP services), and ProQuest, which includes UMI. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2880x2160, 1504 KB) Summary NicholsArcadeAnnArbor. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2880x2160, 1504 KB) Summary NicholsArcadeAnnArbor. ... JSTOR®, begun in 1995, is an online system for archiving academic journals. ... ProQuest Company is an Ann Arbor, Michigan based company specializing in microfilm and electronic publishing. ... Umi is a town in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. ... Websites and online media companies in the city include All Media Guide, Everything2, and the Weather Underground. Ann Arbor is also the site of the Michigan Information Technology Center (MITC), whose offices house Internet2 and the Merit Network, a not-for-profit research and education computer network.[30] On July 11, 2006, Google announced plans to open a 1000-employee Ann Arbor office for its AdWords program later in the year.[31] All Media Guide (commonly known as AMG), is the company which owns and maintains All Music Guide, All Game Guide and All Movie Guide. ... Everything2, Everything2, or E2 for short, is a collaborative Web-based community consisting of a database of interlinked user-submitted written material. ... Weather Underground is a commercial weather service which provides free, real-time weather information via the Internet. ... is the 192nd day of the year (193rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the corporation. ... A Google promotional graphic, highlighting AdWords AdWords is Googles flagship advertising product and main source of revenue. ... Pfizer, the city's second largest employer, operates a large pharmaceutical research facility on the northeast side of Ann Arbor. On January 22, 2007, Pfizer announced it would close operations in Ann Arbor by the end of 2008.[32] The facility was previously operated by Warner-Lambert and, before that, Parke-Davis. The city is the home of other research and engineering centers, including those of General Dynamics and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Other research centers sited in the city are the United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory[33] and the Toyota Technical Center.[34] Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE) is the worlds largest research-based pharmaceutical company[1].[1] The company is based in New York City. ... is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) is a defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2006 it is the sixth largest defense contractor in the world[2]. The company has changed markedly in the post-Cold War era of defense consolidation. ... The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency of the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. ... EPA redirects here. ... This article is about the automaker. ... Several major companies are headquartered in Ann Arbor. The original Borders Books was opened on Ann Arbor's State Street in 1971 by brothers Tom and Louis Borders, and began operating other outlets around the region in 1985. The Borders chain is still based in the city, as is its flagship store (although not in its original location). Dogs are allowed inside the flagship store, and the cashiers have a stock of treats for such visitors.[35] Domino's Pizza's headquarters is near Ann Arbor on Domino's Farms, a 271-acre (109 hectare) Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired complex just northeast of the city.[36] Flint Ink Corp., another Ann Arbor-based company, was until recently the world's largest privately held ink manufacturer (in October 2005, it was acquired by Stuttgart-based XSYS Print Solutions).[37] Another Ann Arbor-based company is Zingerman's Delicatessen, which serves sandwiches and Jewish foods, and has developed businesses under a variety of brand names. Zingerman's has grown into a very large family of companies which offers a variety of products (bake shop, mail order, creamery) and services (business education). Borders Books and Music (NYSE: BGP) is a North American chain of bookstores, with some branches overseas. ... World locations Dominos Pizza, Inc. ... Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) was one of the worlds most prominent and influential architects. ... Zingermans Building on Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan, around 2002 Zingermans Delicatessen, opened in March 1982 by Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig, was at first a Deli place serving Jewish dishes and sandwiches. ... Many cooperative enterprises were founded in the city; among those that remain are the People's Food Co-op and the Inter-Cooperative Council at the University of Michigan, a student-housing cooperative founded in 1937.[38] The North American Students of Cooperation (NASCO) is an international association of cooperatives headquartered in Ann Arbor. There are also three cohousing communities — Sunward, Great Oak, and Touchstone — located immediately to the west of the city limits.[39] A cooperative (also co-operative or co-op) comprises a legal entity owned and democratically controlled by its members, with no passive shareholders. ..