Discussion of development in Ann Arbor, as in many communities, tends to fixate on height as a highly visible and easily measurable heuristic for the intensity of a development. While Ann Arbor has a few taller buildings, 10-14 stories is generally the current ceiling.
Buildings in italics have not yet been constructed.
- Tower Plaza Condominiums, William Street - 26 stories
- Burton Memorial Tower, Central Campus - 212 feet, or about 21 stories tall
- University Towers, South University - 18 stories
- Lurie Tower, North Campus - 165 feet, or about 16 stories tall
- University Village, South University - 14 stories, proposed January 2008
- Campus Inn, East Huron Street - 14 stories
- Huron Towers, Fuller Street - 13 stories
- Dennison Building, Central Campus - 12 stories
- Maynard House, William Street - 11 stories
- First National Building, Main Street - 10 stories
- Ashley Mews, Main Street - 10 stories(?)
- Ashley Terrace, Huron Street - 10 stories
- Wolverine Tower, State Street - 10 stories
- Zaragon Place, East University - 10 stories
- Glen Ann Place, Glen Avenue - 10 stories, proposed 2005
- Fourth and Washington Parking Deck - 9 stories, including mechanical tower
- Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library - 8 stories
- Tally Hall Parking Deck - 8 stories
