Articles tagged: housing
$6 million low-income housing project for veteran families proposed in Ypsilanti Township
Posted: May 06, 2013The 64-unit, 8.5-acre Oakridge Apartment complex in Ypsilanti Township could become housing that would accommodate veteran women and families. Read more »
South State Street Corridor Plan: A new vision for Ann Arbor's critical gateway
Posted: Apr 28, 2013The South State Street corridor from Stimson south to Ellsworth is a major employment center, a retail destination and a critical gateway into downtown Ann Arbor; but how could the area be improved? Read more »
McKinley acquires Ann Arbor apartment complex, plans $1.2M renovation
Posted: Jan 02, 2013The Westwood Apartment complex on Ann Arbor’s West Liberty Street is getting a major facelift after McKinley Inc. finalized a deal to purchase the property in late December. Read more »
Renting an apartment in Ann Arbor? Prepare for rental rate increases in 2013
Posted: Dec 27, 2012If you’re renting an apartment in Ann Arbor, don’t get too comfortable with your monthly rent payment. Ann Arbor’s tight housing rental market and improving economic factors are expected to prompt rent increases at many ... Read more »
Owners of Target shopping center want to build 192-unit apartment complex off Ann Arbor-Saline Road
Posted: Dec 07, 2012A vacant property behind the Oak Valley Centre shopping complex off Ann Arbor-Saline Road could be redeveloped into a 16-building, 192-unit apartment complex. Read more »
Developers file site plans for high-rise apartment buildings on East Huron, Church streets
Posted: Nov 29, 2012The developers behind two student apartment buildings proposed for downtown Ann Arbor formally have submitted site plans to the city’s planning department. Read more »
Q&A: Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje: 'We're starting to get that critical mass of people living downtown'
Posted: Sep 30, 2012Related story: Top 5: Questions Ann Arbor should consider about impact of downtown redevelopment With hundreds of new apartments bringing literally thousands of new bedrooms to downtown Ann Arbor, there are more people than ever ... Read more »
A new dream: Latest Habitat for Humanity house to be dedicated Sunday
Posted: Sep 29, 2012When Kwassi Wuasi came to the United States from his home in the West African nation of Togo seven years ago, it was to get a good education and earn enough money to take home ... Read more »
Goodyear building addition wins approval from Ann Arbor Historic District Commission
Posted: Sep 13, 2012The Ann Arbor Historic District Commission gave its blessing Thursday night to allow a developer to construct a two-story addition atop one of downtown's most historic buildings. Read more »
with gallery: Drawings released as Goodyear building addition heads to Ann Arbor Historic District Commission
Posted: Sep 08, 2012Drawings of what a two-story addition might look like atop one of downtown Ann Arbor's historic buildings have been released as the project heads to the Historic District Commission. Read more »
High-end apartments, condos proposed for top of historic downtown Ann Arbor building
Posted: Aug 02, 2012Envisioning strong demand for high-end condos and apartments in downtown Ann Arbor, a local developer recently proposed adding two floors to the top of one of his historic buildings. Read more »
Maple Cove apartments project goes to Ann Arbor City Council for final approval
Posted: Jun 06, 2012Ann Arbor planning commissioners expressed regret Tuesday night that they had little choice but to approve the controversial Maple Cove apartments project. "I'm disappointed we have to approve this project tonight," said Commissioner Erica Briggs. ... Read more »
mackinac 2012: Developer Jeff Helminski talks about City Place and hints at his next project in Ann Arbor
Posted: May 30, 2012MACKINAC ISLAND -- Among the faces in the crowd at this year's Mackinac Policy Conference is Jeff Helminski of Rochester-based Campus Village Communities. Read more »
Heartbreaking need: Up to 600 applications expected for Avalon Housing's 75-spot waitlist
Posted: Feb 13, 2012Tabitha Byrd is trying to get her ducks in order. The 31-year-old mother of two was in crisis when her father traveled to Boston two weeks ago to bring her home to Ann Arbor, setting ... Read more »
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan looking for testers to help investigate housing discrimination complaints
Posted: Feb 13, 2011"WHITE MEN AND WOMEN: Would you like to be paid to help investigate CIVIL RIGHTS violations?" Anyone who frequents area coffee shops and eateries has probably seen them by now, the neon green fliers entreating ... Read more »
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