affordable housing

At last night's meeting, the Ann Arbor City Council considered a proposed ordinance that would eliminate premiums on downtown properties. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

A new director of Community and Economic Development was approved at last night's Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor has started a new political action committee aiming to support local, progressive campaigns and policies. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more details.

The City of Ann Arbor is changing, and there are development priorities for the short and longer-term future. Much of it is dependent on zoning. Zoning decisions can change the complexion of the city. Understanding how it works is the focus on today's conversation between WEMU's David Fair and Ellie Abrons. Ellie is an Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Michigan and a planning commissioner for the City of Ann Arbor.

The plan to build a high-rise housing development on the site of the old YMCA in downtown Ann Arbor is expected to take a step forward tonight. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she’s looking to expand human services spending and business incentives as she looks ahead to the next state budget. Rick Pluta reports.

Some of the significant issues we’re dealing with in Washtenaw County are also issues in communities around the state: affordable housing, senior citizen care, children in foster care and immigration. Samaritas is an organization serving those segments of our population throughout Michigan, including here in Washtenaw County. WEMU's David Fair spoke with its executive director, Heidi Raubenolt, about the local impacts today and the work that lay ahead in the future.

A tax break on a redevelopment project in Ypsilanti has triggered the need for another citizen-based Community Benefits Ordinance committee. The group is being asked to give residents a voice in an affordable housing development on the 200-block of North Washington Street. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Construction is underway for a major affordable housing development in Ypsilanti. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has an update.

A fire-damaged building near downtown Ypsilanti could receive a new lease on life. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.