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Homelessness after 50: Oakland County’s older adults face unique challenges while unhoused
Homelessness brings extra challenges for the many middle-aged and older adults who experience it in Oakland County.
Downtown Mt. Clemens businesses hopeful for revitalization project, despite pain of construction
A multi-million dollar revitalization project will improve walkability and accessibility in downtown Mount Clemens, as well as update aging infrastructure.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
Metro Detroit parks’ economic benefits boost businesses, tourism, property values, and more
Parks have demonstrable positive impacts on local businesses, property values, tourism, environmental management costs, and even medical bills.
8 new affordable housing developments coming soon to Oakland County
Oakland County is in the midst of a housing crisis, as rents rise and available housing supply dwindles, but at least some relief is on the way.
Federal policy brings challenges “from all directions” for housing in Oakland County
Affordable housing developers and advocates for the housing-insecure fear a negative domino effect from federal funding cuts and other policy changes.
Local organization supports young adults with disabilities to achieve independence
On My Own, a Troy-based organization for people with developmental disabilities serving Metro Detroit, graduated its first class from Independence College. The organization plans on expanding by creating an Independence Village within Oakland County.
Detroit set to open 3 new rec centers, thanks to “unprecedented” funding influx
The city of Detroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third.
Homelessness after 50: Oakland County’s older adults face unique challenges while unhoused
Homelessness brings extra challenges for the many middle-aged and older adults who experience it in Oakland County.
Downtown Mt. Clemens businesses hopeful for revitalization project, despite pain of construction
A multi-million dollar revitalization project will improve walkability and accessibility in downtown Mount Clemens, as well as update aging infrastructure.
SDOH Hubs improve mental and physical health while reducing disparities
The goal is to improve health outcomes, achieve health equity, and remove barriers to opportunity.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
Metro Detroit parks’ economic benefits boost businesses, tourism, property values, and more
Parks have demonstrable positive impacts on local businesses, property values, tourism, environmental management costs, and even medical bills.
8 new affordable housing developments coming soon to Oakland County
Oakland County is in the midst of a housing crisis, as rents rise and available housing supply dwindles, but at least some relief is on the way.
Federal policy brings challenges “from all directions” for housing in Oakland County
Affordable housing developers and advocates for the housing-insecure fear a negative domino effect from federal funding cuts and other policy changes.
Local organization supports young adults with disabilities to achieve independence
On My Own, a Troy-based organization for people with developmental disabilities serving Metro Detroit, graduated its first class from Independence College. The organization plans on expanding by creating an Independence Village within Oakland County.
Detroit set to open 3 new rec centers, thanks to “unprecedented” funding influx
The city of Detroit recently opened a new recreation center, will open another soon, and is about to break ground on a third.
