Housing

Coverage of low-income and affordable housing solutions, housing developments, and resources for the unhoused.

Blue Horizon Real Estate works to be part of the solution to the affordable housing shortage

Marissa Harrington, founder of Blue Horizon Real Estate, advocates for breaking down communication silos among Kalamazoo’s housing stakeholders to address systemic barriers to affordable homeownership.

Latest in Housing
Community Land Trusts in Portage and elsewhere help residents become homeowners affordably

As the statewide housing crisis continues, communities of all sizes are looking at how to increase affordable housing options for current and future residents. In Kalamazoo County, the Portage Community Land Trust is helping residents become homeowners affordably with their new workforce housing development, Stanwood Crossings.

$10.6 million expansion of Northside housing project will add 38 more apartments

A ceremonial groundbreaking took place recently on North Pitcher Street for the expansion of the Zone 32 residential and commercial complex.

River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing

This is one of the largest projects to date that Kalamazoo County has contributed to.

Homeless encampment forces Kalamazoo to once again ask: What can be done?

Citing concerns for sanitation and safety the City took action on Thursday, ordering the removal of all the tents and for sidewalks to be cleared.

With a new apartment building in the Vine Neighborhood, Open Doors now serves about 100 households

Vine is a perfect neighborhood for Open Doors, with local shopping, culture, and services nearby.

New Eastside Square Condominium project is a creative housing effort inside and out

Three of the six condominium units in the new Eastside Square Condominium development are occupied. Two more expected to be purchased soon.

New 5-year plan means the Kalamazoo County Land Bank is thinking more than one house at a time

The Land Bank plans to expand its focus by working to find solutions that lay the groundwork for stronger communities.

Kelly Court is an example of a modular built housing development from Community Housing Network.
Modular building, 3D construction paves way for innovative solutions to the housing crisis

As Michigan's affordable housing shortage continues, developers are exploring modular construction and 3D printing as innovative ways to reduce building time and address labor shortages.

At Ada and Simpson Streets, new and rehabbed homes are making a difference

Many generations could be living in these homes. Thanks to a new program, the homes will be kept affordable for 99 years.

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