Block by Block is a solutions journalism series that is supported by CEDAM, Michigan CDFI, and Invest Detroit, and is focused on community development leaders and initiatives in Michigan.
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
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.
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.
An Affordable Housing Program grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allowed Dogwood Community Development to complete Shelby Trails apartments.
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.
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.
This initiative has awarded $546,500 in grants to developers of color in Detroit since 2021.
Last year's Detroit FHLBank Indianapolis Affordable Housing Program grant winners are all working on projects connected to rich local histories.
To be effective, community development organizations must work together residents to revitalize neighborhoods. Here are two Detroit nonprofits who want residents to lead the way with their development projects.
A new fund is working with other organizations to help build more affordable housing in Detroit.
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