housing

The Ann Arbor City Council has unanimously approved to sell the Kline’s parking lot for the development of market-priced housing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council may finalize a purchase agreement tonight for the sale of the Kline’s parking lot for a housing complex on site, but some nearby establishments are asking for a delay. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti-based SOS Community Services has worked diligently to help those facing homelessness with all available resources. Yet, completely solving the homeless epidemic in Washtenaw County remains a lofty goal. Decky Alexander discussed SOS's latest work with its Executive Director, Rhonda Weathers.

An updated plan for a proposed high-rise residential complex across from Elbel Field has won recommendation from the Ann Arbor Planning Commission. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

After a short delay, the Ann Arbor Planning Commission has approved a new housing development next to Arbor Landings Apartments. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a rezoning and site plan for a new mixed-use development across from the Delonis Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

When a child is hospitalized, the strain on the family can be overwhelming. It can be even more overwhelming when these families are struggling financially. Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Ann Arbor provides these families with temporary food and housing while their children receive medical treatment. RMHC's Director of Development, Dr. Douglas F. Manigault III, joined Decky Alexander to talk more about the house's continuing work for the community.

Residents have been raising concerns about the increasing number of homeless people and incidents related to them in the local area. The Shelter Association of Washtenaw County sees this as a crisis that needs community solutions. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ann Arbor hospitals rely on travel nurses and physicians to fill staffing gaps, but when they can't find housing, they often cancel their contracts. One traveling physician decided to address the problem with a housing resource guide to connect traveling health care physicians and nurses with affordable housing in Ann Arbor. Reliable Residence founder Christina Henderson talked to WEMU's Caroline MacGregor about how the affordable housing crisis is affecting the local health care system.

Avalon Housing is working to secure funding allocated in the new Michigan state budget to support its affordable housing programs. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.