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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.
Detroit’s community development leaders, friends and champions celebrate collaboration, progress
Detroit’s CDO VIP Expo brought together community development organizations from across the city to celebrate their collective impact and deepen collaboration through the Detroit 21 network.
Attacks on immigrant families and what that means for early education
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. Advocates and policy researchers attribute these shifts to the growing climate of fear among immigrant families in Michigan.
Comprehensive Oakland County zoning map aims to support development and demystify regulations
A new project is aiming to demystify Oakland County zoning for developers, government officials, and residents by creating a single map that shows residential zoning designations for the entire county.
Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions
Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.
Vacant land in Pontiac and Royal Oak Township to be redeveloped as projects win Brownfield grants
"These brownfield grants not only provide more Michiganders with safe places to live, but they also make our communities stronger, better places for small businesses and future investment," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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.
Detroit’s community development leaders, friends and champions celebrate collaboration, progress
Detroit’s CDO VIP Expo brought together community development organizations from across the city to celebrate their collective impact and deepen collaboration through the Detroit 21 network.
Attacks on immigrant families and what that means for early education
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity. Advocates and policy researchers attribute these shifts to the growing climate of fear among immigrant families in Michigan.
Comprehensive Oakland County zoning map aims to support development and demystify regulations
A new project is aiming to demystify Oakland County zoning for developers, government officials, and residents by creating a single map that shows residential zoning designations for the entire county.
Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force addresses unmet needs behind evictions
Evictions plummeted during the pandemic and soared again after federal protections ended. That led a coalition of Kent County organizations and individuals to form the Kent County Eviction Prevention Task Force.
Vacant land in Pontiac and Royal Oak Township to be redeveloped as projects win Brownfield grants
"These brownfield grants not only provide more Michiganders with safe places to live, but they also make our communities stronger, better places for small businesses and future investment," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
