affordable housing

The housing crisis is a problem across Washtenaw County, not just around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. A town hall meeting is being held on Saturday in Chelsea to discuss possible solutions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a preview.

District 9 Democrat Katie Scott has been named as the new Chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi says he’s looking forward to another productive year for the Board and is looking forward to some issues he wants to address. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a series of bills to expand housing opportunities in the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Avalon Housing will be holding a lottery for residents who apply to live in The Grove at Veridian Housing Development. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a series of bills Wednesday on wide-ranging topics as the year's legislative session winds down. Colin Jackson has more.

The Ypsilanti City Council heard an update Tuesday night regarding the cleanup of the lead and PCB contaminants at the Water Street parcel and when redevelopment might be able to take place. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council tonight will hear an update regarding the cleanup of the Water Street PCB contamination and hopefully move toward a redevelopment plan for the site. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley is currently building, or renovating, six homes in Ypsilanti Township to help increase the amount of workforce housing in the area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority received a $200,000 Michigan Department of Transportation grant for downtown infrastructure improvements. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the report.