Block by Block

This series, Block by Block, is supported by FHLBank Indianapolis and CEDAM, and follows emerging and diverse developers building affordable housing in Michigan.

Ruth Park Apartments, Traverse City.

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

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.

Nontraditional developers are looking at bringing solutions to the missing middle.
What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties

As Kent County grows faster than the rest of the state, the community looks at ways to address its ongoing housing shortages.

A completed home repair in Genesee County.
FHLBank of Indianapolis home repair programs make life-changing impacts on homeowners

The FHLBank of Indianapolis provides impactful resources for communities in Michigan and provides home repair programs and additional resources to homeowners via lenders like First State Bank in Saginaw and Metro Community Development Corporation in Flint.

Detroit residents at Building Community Value education session.
Lansing and Detroit organizations work to address the need for single-family housing

Block by Block spoke with Lansing and Detroit organizations on how they’re addressing the need for single-family housing in their communities. 

Apartments for individuals and couples help address the housing shortage but more housing is needed for families, as well.
Housing a key element of “Michigan’s Path to a Prosperous Future”

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

Vacant lots on Empire Street that hopefully will be part of the Empire Corridor development.
Bold revitalization plan for Benton Harbor’s Empire Corridor

Community members and a local university play a key role in "Transformation Beyond Imagination."

Yarrow Brown, executive director of Housing North, and Jon Stimson, executive director of HomeStretch Housing, outside of Vineyard View Apartments in Suttons Bay.
Statewide housing plan works with stakeholders across region to address housing needs

For the first time ever, the state of Michigan released a statewide coordinated, comprehensive housing plan, working with stakeholders across the housing sector.  

4401 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit, site of a future mixed-use building featuring affordable housing.
CEDAM Real Estate Boot Camp readies Michigan’s emerging developers

The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan is addressing the demand for affordable housing across the state. 

Kittie Tuinstra outside of the new Shelby Trails Apartments.
A bank few likely ever heard of helps Michigan communities thrive

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

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