affordable housing

More affordable housing is coming to Ann Arbor after the City Council Monday night approved a new Avalon Housing project on South Maple Rd. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

It’s estimated there are about 3,000 homeless in Washtenaw County in any given year. Looking for ways to reduce the number is the subject of documentary and panel discussion Tuesday night at The Michigan Theater. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor is looking to swallow another township island for the building of new townhomes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor is hiring its first Economic Development Director. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Ann Arbor is moving to dissolve its Housing and Human Services Advisory Board (HHSAB). WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A largescale development project around downtown Detroit could miss out on some affordable housing thanks to a new deal approved Tuesday by a state board. Colin Jackson has more.

Safe and affordable housing for older residents in Washtenaw County is a growing problem. Additionally, there are clear inequities among race and gender when it comes to elder housing. By 2028, there will more people in Washtenaw County 55 and older than there are under the age of 18. We’ll explore where we are and what programs are being implemented in anticipation of further senior housing issues. Yvonne Cudney from the Housing Bureau for Seniors at the U of M joined WEMU's David Fair for an update on this week’s "Washtenaw United."

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.