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Information Session Scheduled Jan. 29 for Potential Sports Illustrated Conference Center in Ann Arbor

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Archived News Release: January 16, 2024 - ​(*SURVEY LINK | MEETING VIDEO ) --- An informational session is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at Larcom City Hall for community members to learn about a potential Sports Illustrated (SI) Resorts to develop a sports-themed hotel and conference center on the city-owned Kline lot in Ann Arbor.

The information session will include three presentations with time for questions and answers.  
  1. Destination Ann Arbor will address the need for a conference center and outline economic impacts.

  2. Representatives from Sports Illustrated Resorts will present information about a potential development and why Ann Arbor was selected.

  3. ​City of Ann Arbor Planning Manager Brett Lenart will explain the city's development process for all developers, including SI, for it to proceed and be considered by the City Council. 

​​​Those interested can attend in person or virtually via Zoom (https://a2gov.zoom.us/j/95688400001?pwd=YmpRbnNCRDMzYVRtdi84YStZbmlyQT09 Passcode: 338114 Webinar ID: 956 8840 0001 Mobile +13017158592 Telephone +1 301 715 8592 US Toll Free 888 788 0099) or watch live via CTN.

This is an informational session only; no action will be taken at this meeting by the City Council.​

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Media Contact Information

Lisa Wondrash
Communications Director
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