Housing

Longform Labrea Robinson with her daughter Amarrah. Community Development

Oakland County residents give back to family, community, and more after experiencing homelessness

Patrick DunnWednesday, May 14, 2025
Development News “This is more than a redevelopment — it’s a rebirth,” says Southfield Mayor Dr. Ken Siver. Economic Development

Mixed-use developments in Ferndale and Southfield vary in size and scope but both win state support

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 24, 2025
Longform Ronita and Gregory Coleman are redeveloping the Casa Del Rey Apartments building in Pontiac. The project has been supported by Oakland County's new land bank and housing trust fund. Community Development

Land bank, trust fund, and more among Oakland County's innovative solutions to housing crisis

Patrick DunnMonday, January 27, 2025
Longform Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale. Community Development

How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County?

Patrick DunnMonday, December 9, 2024
Development News “This is very exciting for the City of New Baltimore as this building holds a significant piece of history in our community,” says New Baltimore Mayor Thomas Semaan. Community Development

Historic Baker Building to be restored, revived as mixed-use development in downtown New Baltimore

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Longform Pontiac resident Devon Hollins at HOPE Shelters' adult homeless shelter in Pontiac. Hollins stayed at the shelter while he was experiencing homelessness and he now works there. Community Development

Oakland County is in "denial" about homelessness. What can be done?

Patrick DunnThursday, November 21, 2024
Feature Story DFC Community Development

Detroit Future City’s report highlights how to build a thriving, sustainable middle-class city

Sarah SpohnThursday, November 21, 2024
Longform Ronnie Stienke stands outside his apartment in Pontiac. He credits finding housing with helping him to get sober after 32 years of addiction. Community Development

Housing can help solve economic, health, and educational challenges in Oakland County

Patrick DunnThursday, October 31, 2024
Longform Dayton, Jamillyah, and Dallas Palmer outside their new home in Pontiac. Community Development

Oakland County's housing affordability problem is growing. How can we solve it?

Patrick DunnMonday, September 23, 2024
Feature Story New and old collide in Hazel Park. Community Development

How Hazel Park's housing market continues to evolve with its residents

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 29, 2024
Feature Story Commissioner Charlie Cavell (D-Ferndale), Ferndale Public Housing on Withington Street Community Development

Can Oakland County’s new resolutions, blueprint to end homelessness, increase housing security?

Sam CoreyThursday, April 21, 2022
Feature Story Heather Bendure and Matt Martus are trying to protect their Grosse Pointe Park bungalow from future flooding. Community Development

How Metro Detroit homeowners are protecting their properties from future floods

Greg TaskerThursday, September 16, 2021
Innovation News Last year's Walk for Warmth raised $18,000 for Macomb County residents in need of heat-related support. Healthy Communities

Macomb's Walk for Warmth a self-paced 5k event this year

Kate RoffThursday, January 28, 2021
Feature Story Homes in Sterling Heights Community Development

4 ways Sterling Heights is proactively maintaining property values

Kate RoffThursday, November 21, 2019
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