Avalon Housing

Affordable housing continues to be a significant problem in Washtenaw County, particularly in Ann Arbor. The good news is, more units will come online this year and next, and work continues to increase inventory throughout the area. Aaron Cooper, the executive director of the nonprofit Avalon Housing, is working at the fore of these efforts. He joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the successes and the challenges that remain.

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.

The threat of losing federal funding and deep cuts in the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has a lot of support organizations on edge. As WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports, Avalon Housing says it’s working to ensure its services continue uninterrupted.

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.

Avalon Housing is hosting a meeting on Thursday to discuss ways to help seniors in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

As housing and rent costs continue to soar across the country, developers in Ypsilanti are working to address a shortage of affordable new units – and, in one case, open the door to home ownership for residents. City officials are working to ensure that developers not only have sufficient funding, but that their homes and communities meet Ypsi residents’ needs. Rylee Barnsdale talks to Michael Appel from Avalon Housing in Ann Arbor about the development projects that are expected to start this summer.

Aaron Cooper joins Avalon Housing with seventeen years of experience working in affordable housing. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more.

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.

The suspect in the death of Ann Arbor community activist Jude Walton has been ordered to undergo competency testing. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.

The housing and homelessness crisis in Washtenaw County received some financial help at last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.