MSHDA funds to target blight in Hamtramck, Detroit and Highland Park
The cities of Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck may be receiving
funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority targeted at
specific blighted properties.
The cities of Detroit, Highland Park and Hamtramck may be receiving funds from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority targeted at specific blighted properties.
Excerpt:
Detroit’s targeted share is $2 million for 729 properties, while
Highland Park and Pontiac each could receive $400,000 for 100
properties in each of their cities. Hamtramck’s targeted share is
$52,000 for 13 properties.
In a news release, Gov. Jennifer
Granholm said that “by providing resources to eliminate blight, we will
help make neighborhoods safer for citizens and more inviting for
businesses and economic investments.”
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