A2Flag: Designing a new Ann Arbor flag
On March 20, 2023, the Ann Arbor City Council unanimously approved a resolution asserting that “a redesigned flag could benefit the community.” That resolution directs a re-design of the City flag for the purpose of bringing “joy to the community, unifying its members and instilling civic pride.” The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will be developing an official project plan for a new Ann Arbor city flag, including a public engagement process.
This website is an unofficial effort towards engaging our community!
How would you improve the current flag?
What would you put on a new flag?
Submit your own ideas to annarborflag@gmail.com for publication on this site! Check back often for new flag designs – and for updates on the official design process.
The official flag of A2Flag.com
BREAKING NEWS: City Council approved new Ann Arbor flag on September 3, 2024
On September 3, 2024, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a new Ann Arbor flag designed by Dennis Scherdt.
This design was selected from five finalists announced by the City on May 29, 2024. (link to finalists). Mr Scherdt gave the following description of his design: “This flag design highlights Ann Arbor’s many parks, trees, and the Huron River with its blue and green colors. The central tree symbolizes growth, community, and environmental commitment, paying homage to the original Ann Arbor seal.”
City Council also directed the City Administrator to work with a local printer to produce official and souvenir flags and to prepare an Ordinance amendment to officially recognize the new city flag. Amending the city code requires Council approval through votes at two meetings and will involve a public hearing.
For more information: https://a2flag.com/new-ann-arbor-flag-approved-by-city-council-on-september-3-2024/
The Current Ann Arbor City Flag
The current Ann Arbor city flag is defined by ordinance as “a rectangle having a height-to-width ration of 3:5, that is white, with 3 horizontal yellow stripes separated by 2 white stripes of equal width horizontally across the center third of the rectangle, with the city seal centered vertically and horizontally in the left half of the rectangle and covering the stripes”.
For more history, please read this excellent MLive article written by Ryan Stanton: The long history of Ann Arbor’s city flag, which once went to outer space
Gallery of Community Submissions
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE! Do you have an idea for a new Ann Arbor city flag? The gallery on this website is open to submissions: digital, drawn, cut/pasted, however you can make it. We also have artists in-house who are willing to conjure any ideas you might have if you can describe it.
Submit your own ideas to annarborflag@gmail.com for publication on this site! Note: we will not publish submissions that are threatening or discriminatory.
Latest Updates About the New Ann Arbor City Flag
New Ann Arbor Flag approved by City Council on September 3, 2024
On September 3, 2024, the Ann Arbor City Council approved a new Ann Arbor flag designed by Dennis Scherdt. According to Resolution 24-1444 (link) on the Council agenda, the flag design was selected by both the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission and a majority of...
New Ann Arbor Flag to be approved by City Council on September 3, 2024
On September 3, 2024, the Ann Arbor City Council will approve a new Ann Arbor flag designed by Dennis Scherdt. According to Resolution 24-1444 (link) on the Council agenda, the flag design was selected by both the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission and a majority of...
Ann Arbor Flag Design Finalists Announced – Voting Open Until June 28, 2024
On May 29, 2024, the City of Ann Arbor announced five finalists in the contest to design a new flag. An online form will be open until June 28, 2024 for the public to vote for their favorite design.