A Way Home: Housing Solutions

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.

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.

Phase II of a Northside Kalamazoo housing project gets $2 million investment

The second phase of the Zone 32 residential development includes 38 apartment units. at the corner of Pitcher and Myrtle Streets in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood.

Don’t wait: Local housing advocates explain what to do when eviction looms

Facing eviction in Kalamazoo? Local housing advocates, fair housing experts, and Legal Aid attorneys explain tenants' rights, common eviction pitfalls, and the critical steps to take before a housing dispute leads to court.

Local Realtors urged to explore how they can help when it comes to answering the housing crisis

Can Realtors be part of the solution when it comes to solving the housing crisis? One local Realtor urges her collegues to find a way.

The Landing Place shelter for homeless families is set to open in Kalamazoo County

Wraparound support services will be provided to help families hurdle barriers that have left them in crisis.

Neighborhood nonprofit rehabs houses to help new homeowners and break the rent cycle

Edison Initiatives was formed to help others become homeowners and build wealth.

Breaking ground: Project will provide new housing option for those in Kalamazoo coming out of recovery

Named after Michigan’s first drug treatment court judge, the nearly  $22 million William Schma House will feature three buildings and offer 48 affordable homes paired with services to connect residents to counseling, care, and recovery support. 

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