affordable housing

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has given preliminary approval to a pair of brownfield plans bringing more affordable housing to Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan state lawmakers are introducing new bills this week aimed at lowering the cost of housing. Colin Jackson has more.

After several delays and moderations, the Ann Arbor City Council has approved the Brownfield plan and development agreement for Arbor South. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A Washtenaw County Commissioner will challenge incumbent Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor in the Democratic primary election in August. 8th District Commissioner Yousef Rabhi has formally announced his candidacy. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked with Rabhi about his platform and why he decided to run against the incumbent.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is giving a thumbs down to a new housing project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After recent major changes to the overall proposal, the Ann Arbor City Council on Tuesday decided to delay a vote on a brownfield for the Arbor South project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Republican House Speaker Matt Hall says the boosting the economy, improving education and cutting spending top his to do-list list in 2026. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan wants to stop what he calls predatory home purchases in Michigan. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

What will be done with an Ann Arbor parcel that’s been the subject of years of legal disputes is near a resolution. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor has been working toward an equitable vision for the city’s future. This includes affordable housing, carbon neutrality and neighborhood resilience projects, in addition to embracing values that reflect the city’s commitment to human rights. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked to Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor, who takes a look back at his time in office over the past year while offering a glimpse into the city’s future projects and aspirations as we enter 2026.