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Community Development
Housing in the time of DOGE: Where do we go from here?
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Longform
Community Development
Persistence and prayer make senior housing a reality in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Longform
Community Development
Counting the unhoused in Kalamazoo County to learn more about local needs
Mark Wedel
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Feature Story
Community Development
Kalamazoo’s homeless face cold waves -- natural and political
Al Jones
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Longform
Community Development
New income-based senior apartments take on tenants at 530 Rose in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Longform
Community Development
Groundbreaking expected in Portage this spring for 45 single-family workforce homes
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Feature Story
Building Communities
For Christmas, this Kalamazoo group is booking hotel rooms for the unhoused
Al Jones
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Feature Story
Building Communities
Finding answers means discussion with those who are unsheltered, shelter representatives suggest
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Longform
Building Communities
It’s first-come first-served for four new houses in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Longform
Building Communities
Soap and Hope: Advocates for the unhoused find a way to help with laundry day
Mark Wedel
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story
Building Communities
Three tiny houses on Kalamazoo's Northside are a huge step in efforts to build affordable housing
Al Jones
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story
Community Development
Does Kalamazoo have more than its share of unhoused people?
Al Jones
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Longform
Community Development
Edison variety show raises funds and awareness of homebuyers' need for down payment assistance
Mark Wedel
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Longform
Building Communities
From unhoused to homeowner: David Harris says connection makes the difference
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Longform
Building Communities
Confronting racism's impact on affordable housing access in Kalamazoo
Caroline Bissonnette
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Longform
Community Development
New manufactured homes at Sugarloaf Park part of the mix of housing for low-income county families
Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Feature Story
Community Development
City and County are strategizing for better housing in Kalamazoo area
Al Jones
Thursday, August 22, 2024
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Getting started: How tough is it to find a home to buy in the Kalamazoo area?
Al Jones
Thursday, July 18, 2024
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County's Housing for All building momentum in Kalamazoo
Mark Wedel
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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After years of planning, Eastside Square condominiums set to open in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, June 27, 2024
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