The voice for Ann Arbor’s Real Estate Community in local policy.

Who We Are

In 2022, a group of Ann Arbor's real estate leaders came together to help shape a prosperous future for our city. As a unified voice, we engage in local policy discussions, championing commonsense approaches to development, planning, zoning, and land use that benefit the entire community.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to advocate for effective land use and taxation policies while working to streamline real estate regulations. By bringing the unified voice of our community to the local policy process, we help foster initiatives that create essential housing, good-paying jobs, and a stronger tax base for Ann Arbor.

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Principal Members

Our Principal Members are foundational partners in building Ann Arbor's future. These are local companies with deep roots in the community, demonstrated by a history of successful development projects and a significant portfolio of property that anchors them to our city's success.

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Cerca Trova, LLC

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Domino's Farms Office Park

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First Martin Corp.

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MAVD

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Milford Singer & Co

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O'Neal Construction, Inc.

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Oxford Property
Mgmt LLC

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Robertson Brothers Homes

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The Shaffran Companies, Ltd.

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Woodbury Property Management

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FTG Mountain View

Affiliate Members

Our Affiliate Members are the trusted local experts who provide critical services to the Ann Arbor real estate community. This group includes a broad range of businesses, from title companies and financial institutions to architects and contractors, all working together to help our community thrive.

8600 Colonnade LLC

American Title Company of Washtenaw

Atwell

Bonner Advisory Group

Cabrio Properties

Cranbrook Village Limited Partnership

Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc.

Landmark Properties

Mermicorn LLC

Midwestern Consulting LLC

Northstar Bank

Oak Valley Centre LLC

O/X Studio

Old National Bank

Perkins Construction Company

Phoenix Contractors

Rehmann Robson

Robertson Morrison, Inc.

Swisher Commercial

Water Place LLC

Woodland Plaza Shopping Center LLC

Structure

Smart Growth Ann Arbor is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and a formal set of bylaws. To execute our mission, we retain a professional advocacy firm to manage daily operations and outreach.

Our work is supported by annual member dues, which provide access to all SGAA resources, events, and advocacy efforts.

Membership information and applications can be found on our Membership page.