Block by Block Archives – Page 3 of 6

Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state

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February 27, 2024

Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.

What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties

By Sarah Spohn

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February 20, 2024

As Kent County grows faster than the rest of the state, the community looks at ways to address its ongoing housing shortages. Through government entities, upcoming developers like Housing Next, and seasoned community development financial institutions like IFF, Grand Rapids has a collaborative plan in place to address the issue.

Building Community Value education session.

Lansing and Detroit organizations work to address the need for single-family housing

By Sarah Spohn

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January 30, 2024

Block by Block spoke with Lansing and Detroit organizations on how they’re addressing the need for single-family housing in their communities. Building Community Value, based in Detroit, and the Capital Area Housing Partnership, based in Lansing, share their perspectives of the needs and how their resources are serving as building blocks for a better housing ecosystem.

Housing a key element of “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future”

By Sarah Spohn

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January 23, 2024

Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.

Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

By Sarah Spohn

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November 14, 2023

Block by Block spoke with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Housing North, and Communities First about how individual communities are working together to tackle the specific housing needs of their residents. For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector

CEDAM’s Emily Reyst with Boot Camp graduate Christine Holmes, Woodbridge Neighborhood Development director of policy and property development.

CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers

By Sarah Spohn

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November 14, 2023

The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. It’s real estate development boot camp provides tools and training for developers and community members within their neighborhoods.

Sherlynn James works hard to help her Black and brown clients overcome barriers to home ownership.

Dismantling racism means removing barriers to home ownership

By Kris Mathis

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November 7, 2023

Owning a home is a huge part of the American Dream for those that call Michigan home. It is also one of the keys to building wealth, which many Black families have learned and now strive for.

Kittie Tuinstra outside of the new Shelby Trails Apartments.

Partner Partner Content A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive

By David Sands

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October 3, 2023

An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.

Marcus Reliford stands by the checkout lanes at Rivertown Market.

Partner Partner Content This riverfront Detroit market became a reality thanks to an innovative community investment program

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May 16, 2023

Detroit's new neighborhood-style Meijer grocery got off the ground with the help of a special initiative aimed at encouraging economic development in low-to-moderate income communities.

Quincy Jones poses at one of the duplexes his organization is currently renovating.

This Detroit nonprofit is taking a novel approach to affordable housing: Landlord-occupied duplexes

By David Sands

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April 18, 2023

Abandoned duplexes dot the Detroit landscape, and they can be harder to bring back than single-family homes. Thankfully, however, that challenge is sparking new innovative strategies.