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Ann Arbor's city council voted unanimously to approve a new land-use plan that's meant to encourage housing affordability and undo exclusionary zoning practices.

More than two years ago, Ann Arbor's City Council directed the city's planning commission to draft a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan, seeking to increase the supply of housing as well as affordability. After taking the final comments, both pro and con, from residents, The Commission wrapped up its work on February 18th, 2026.

Available funding doesn’t come close to meeting repair needs. Homeowners say they don’t have time to wait.

Islandview residents watch white newcomers flip $300K homes as they struggle with leaking roofs.

A bipartisan group of Michigan lawmakers is introducing legislation they say would make it easier to build new homes in the state.Among other things, the bills would allow duplexes in single-family residential areas, lower the minimum size for housing units, and reduce lot size requirements for single-family homes.

Wayne County owes thousands of Detroiters money after unconstitutionally profiting from their foreclosures. But so far, only about 7% of those former homeowners have a shot at getting what they’re owed.

It’s true that Detroit has some of the highest insurance premiums in the state — far above suburban rates — and that’s unlikely to change without regulatory action. But there are still strategies Detroiters can use to lower coverage costs.

All five mayoral candidates spoke to Michigan Public about their priorities for the state's sixth largest city. The top two vote getters in the nonpartisan race will advance to the general election.

Harbor Springs in northern Michigan has issued a moratorium on building permits after voters repealed an updated zoning ordinance over concerns about local character and in spite of concerns about housing supply.

Today, we talk with reporters about Detroit buildings that look abandoned, but have owners — and why that's the case. Then, we listen to some of last night's Issues and Ale from Kalamazoo. Later, we discuss how one Michigan diner is bringing people together by talking politics.