Affordable Housing

A graphic representing the categories of proposed investments under the Washtenaw County Rescue Plan.

Community Development

Washtenaw County may fund these projects with its $71 million in American Rescue Plan money

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, July 28, 2021

Community Development

Washtenaw County organizations offer rent assistance as federal eviction moratorium ends

Patrick DunnWednesday, July 7, 2021

A rendering of the proposed development at 220 N. Park St. in Ypsilanti.

Economic Development

Public input sought on proposed affordable housing development in Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 23, 2021

Longform

Community Development

After a big win at the polls, here's what's next for affordable housing in Ann Arbor

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 18, 2020

The first phase of construction at Hickory Way Apartments is currently underway, set to wrap up in December.

Community Development

Avalon Housing seeks community support to furnish units at new affordable housing complex

Emily BendaWednesday, September 9, 2020

Longform

Sarah Teare, senior director of resident and community engagement for Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley.

Community Development

Grassroots groups and nonprofits rally to help county residents pay housing costs during pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, August 26, 2020

A graphic from the committee's report, showing Ypsilanti's declining housing vacancy rate.

Community Development

Committee to present recommendations for improving housing affordability and accessibility in Ypsi

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 15, 2020

A map of Michigan eviction filing rates.

Community Development

U-M report on Michigan evictions makes recommendations to avoid "looming pandemic eviction crisis"

Patrick DunnTuesday, June 9, 2020

Community Development

What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2020?

Concentrate staffWednesday, December 18, 2019

A map of the city-owned lot at 350 S. Fifth Ave.

Community Development

Ann Arbor to hold public meetings on affordable housing, redevelopment of city lots

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 20, 2019

The future home of Ozone House in Ypsilanti.

Healthy Communities

Take a look inside Ozone House's new, expanded one-stop Ypsi location

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 6, 2019

Lucky Monkey tattoo artist Carrie Metz-Caporusso, who is spearheading the event.

Community Development

Local tattoo parlors offer special tattoo to fight homelessness

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 16, 2019

Brian Chambers, Doug Kelbaugh, Peter Allen, Chip Smith, and Greg Holcombe meet at the Ross School of Business to discuss affordable housing in Ann Arbor.

Economic Development

U-M lecturer proposes student-led development accelerator to address Ann Arbor housing crisis

Emily BendaWednesday, September 11, 2019

Community Development

What would happen – and who would benefit – if Ann Arbor took its housing crisis seriously?

Jim McBeeWednesday, September 11, 2019

Candye Hinton and her daughter Kayia Hinton outside of Hinton Real Estate in downtown Ypsilanti.

Community Development

Variety of programs help create path to home ownership for Ypsi area residents

Sarah RiggWednesday, July 17, 2019

Healthy Communities

Fund makes public appeal to raise $1 million for supportive housing services in Washtenaw County

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, June 19, 2019

Toyota will take on Food Gatherers' Summer Food Service Program this summer to serve more food-insecure children and adults in Washtenaw County.

Community Development

Toyota awards impact grants to three Washtenaw County nonprofits

Emily BendaWednesday, May 22, 2019

A graphic from a slide presentation given at the housing forum.

Community Development

Ypsilanti housing forum presents startling data and possible solutions on affordability

Sarah RiggWednesday, May 8, 2019