homelessness

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement condemning President Trump’s executive order addressing homelessness and drug use. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Local non-profit Avalon Housing is officially welcoming low-income families and individuals to its newest affordable housing development in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Proposed federal funding cuts in housing voucher programs could hit Washtenaw County hard. That’s the message from local affordable housing organizations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are under fire from the new federal administration. The impacts reverberate through the community in a variety of ways. Ypsilanti-based Ozone House has been empowering young people in the community for 55 years. There have been challenges before and there will be more in the future. WEMU's David Fair spoke with Outreach and Pride Zone coordinator Brie Nikora about overcoming the challenges in the effort to continue establishing equity and inclusivity for runaway, homeless, and high-risk youth.

The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) has released its 2024 Annual Report. Caroline MacGregor has more.

City densification, affordable housing, commercial development, sustainable energy — Ann Arbor is contending with a number of important issues that are keeping city officials very busy. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talked with Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor about the city’s goals moving forward.

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.

Housing first and a service network--that is the message of the documentary “Beyond the Bridge: A Solution to Homelessness,” shown Tuesday night at The Michigan Theater. As WEMU's Kevin Meerschaert reports, the film was followed by a panel discussion of what needs to be done locally.

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.