Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved preliminary plans for 'Project Cannoli,' a data center campus amid controversy and environmental concerns.

Officials in Macomb County launch an initiative to preserve 40 acres of farmland through a conservation easement, ensuring its agricultural use for the future.

Detroit Mayor Sheffield presents a housing compliance plan focused on senior and disabled residents, outlining stricter inspections and enforcement to improve living conditions.

Cinnaire closed a $134M LIHTC fund this week to finance 12 projects across five states, aimed at creating or preserving about 950 affordable homes. The fund includes a 197-unit Madison project and supportive housing in Michigan and Indiana.

The Motown Museum in Detroit is hosting a final week of themed tours before closing on January 20 for a major expansion, set to re-open in Spring 2027.

Detroit was awarded four 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credits totaling $6.1 million annually for 10 years, enabling the creation of nearly 200 affordable housing units.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reports successful reduction of residential blight, with fewer than 1,000 abandoned homes now under the Land Bank's control, a significant drop from the 47,000 once managed.

Detroit's Mammoth Building and skybridge demolished, signaling hope for future redevelopment and ending decades of blight as part of Mayor Duggan's initiative.

Detroit hosts "Tall Timber" exhibition on sustainable architecture showcasing mass timber construction's urban impact, backed by MassTimber@MSU and featuring various timber-built projects.

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board recommends $45 million for outdoor recreation projects, with funds potentially allocated to 60 development projects and 15 land acquisitions to enhance access to outdoor recreation in the state.

SAY Detroit announced the expansion of its services with a new play center, aiming to enhance after-school programs and revitalize St. Cecilia campus, with support from prominent local figures.

Detroit's city council has approved a new stadium for Detroit City FC and a practice center for a WNBA team, including development incentives and community benefits such as affordable housing and job prioritization for locals.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis allocated $34.1 million in grants for 43 affordable housing projects, nearing its single-year funding record for such initiatives.