The next Ann Arbor? Ypsilanti hopes to learn from its neighbor.(Focus) From: Crain's Detroit Business | Date: September 10, 2007| Author: Shea, Bill | COPYRIGHT 2007 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Bill Shea

Ann Arbor's success at attracting new, diverse investment is held aloft as proof Michigan cities can blossom amid the domestic auto industry's tribulations.

Now, local leaders hope, it's neighboring Ypsilanti's turn.

Cheaper real estate, a major university and the same talent pool from which Ann Arbor draws are the selling points Ypsilanti business and civic leaders plan to use in efforts to attract new investment and jobs.

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