housing

A proposal for hundreds of apartments and commercial space off U.S. 23 in Northfield Township is receiving mixed reviews. Caroline MacGregor reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council has voted to authorize the City Administrator to discuss with library officials a possible redevelopment for the Center of the City parcel. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Ann Arbor may be considering changes to the Downtown Library and Library Lane Parking Lot. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A bill to repeal Michigan’s ban on local rent controls has been introduced in the state House but may not even get a hearing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

As the new session of the Michigan Legislature begins, State Representative Jason Morgan says, with Republicans in control of the House, a lot of compromise will be needed to get anything accomplished in Lansing. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

With the ban on pre-tenancy and excessive application fees now on the books in Ann Arbor, advocates say they’re hoping to see more support for renters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor City Council kicks off the new year with a busy agenda for tonight’s meeting. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor City Councilman Travis Radina says he expects renters’ rights and housing will continue to be major issues they will be addressing this year. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.