Afforable Housing

The city of Ann Arbor wants a private developer to build on a contaminated and blighted property across from the downtown YMCA. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

A multi-family 79-unit housing development that checks several boxes on the city of Ann Arbor’s priority list is expected to get final approval at tonight’s city council meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Emergency shelter officials in Washtenaw County report a significant jump in the number of people who were looking for emergency housing this Christmas compared to last year. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

On Tuesday, Annie Somerville will take part in her last Ypsilanti City Council Meeting. Housing is at the core of her priorities as she joins the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners next month. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Democrats continue to make plans for assuming control in Lansing next year. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The city of Ypsilanti broke ground on a 46-unit housing development on North Park Street in Depot Town today. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

There is a three-way race for Ann Arbor Mayor. but only two names will appear on the ballot. Incumbent Democrat, Christopher Taylor, is seeking a third term in office. The other name that appears on the ballot is Eric Lipson. Lipson is a self-proclaimed Democrat but is running as an Independent. A very late entry into the race is independent write-in candidate Dylan Manna. He’s a researcher and physics scholar at the University of Michigan, who recently moved back to the city. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more in this extended report.

Ann Arbor’s city council will discuss Monday night placing an affordable housing millage proposal on the November general election ballot. The city is…

The mayors of Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti shared updates on their cities during an Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Regional Chamber gathering Wednesday.Ann Arbor Mayor…

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development will host its fourth annual legislative forum tonight at Eastern Michigan…