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.

The Ann Arbor City Council is expected to vote tonight if it wants to negotiate to participate in the Arbor South housing development project. It could lead to the city bonding and operating three parking decks. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission is about to begin the process of reviewing the new draft of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It’s expected to garner a long look over the next several months. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

As Ann Arbor starts work on its 2026-27 fiscal year budget, the uncertainty around future federal funding looms large. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

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.

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.

The new management of Arbor One Apartments in Ypsilanti is asking for patience as it works to fix the problems that led the city and Washtenaw County to sue the owner over uninhabitable living conditions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council has given approval to the next step to build workforce housing next to the Centennial Plaza building. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has more.

The Ann Arbor Planning Commission Tuesday night approved a plan for a 19-story apartment complex catering to U-M students. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has the details.

The Ann Arbor City Council is being asked tonight to make code changes regarding nonconforming structures in residential districts. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.