housing

The Michigan State Housing Development Grant Authority has awarded over $1.2 million in tax credits to Avalon Housing. The credit will go towards Phase 3 of the Hickory Way Apartments in Ann Arbor. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Alpha House East is now open and providing shelter to the unhoused. The majority are Black women who are heads of households. WEMU's David Fair talked with Shonagh Taruza, the executive director of the Interfaith Hospitality Network at Alpha House, about housing insecurity, homelessness and the systems that make it difficult to improve the situation.

The Michigan Senate has passed a pair of bills to prevent abuse of vulnerable people. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Legislature adjourned Thursday for the year, capping a session where a politically divided House and Senate often struggled to reach deals. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Avalon Housing has weathered federal budget cuts in 2025, still built new affordable housing developments and has big plans on the horizon. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

A major Ann Arbor affordable housing project gets a boost at tonight’s City Council meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Michigan Senate voted Tuesday to expand a program to repurpose land that’s not being used anymore—like old factories or office buildings. Colin Jackson has more

A rezoning for a 14-story residential building in Ann Arbor is on its way to the City Council. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Community Land Trust is a step closer to starting work on its first housing project. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The next step in getting approval for the 1,000-unit Arbor South housing development in Ann Arbor will be a public summary. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert explains.