"Housing North is teaming up with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to help develop the state’s first statewide housing plan and bring more attainable housing to Northern Michigan.”

"ADUs involve a variety of housing types, including apartments within a home, standalone structures on the same lot as existing homes, or new construction above an existing garage.”

"The bills, which passed the state House last month, are a result of nearly two years of advocacy by a coalition of business and housing groups to eliminate financial and land-use barriers for housing developers.”

The Michigan House of Representatives passed four bills today aimed at creating more workforce housing projects across the state and addressing bottlenecks in housing development.

Housing advocates, nonprofit leaders, government officials and others gathered this week in Traverse City for the 8th annual Northwest Michigan Housing Summit.

“Why are we so opposed to change when it’s inevitable? We run into the NIMBYs (Not in my Back Yard) often in our work, and now there are BANANAs (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near me at Anytime). I get it — I used to be on that side. But it’s an outlook that doesn’t think about others or see things from another view.”

Leaders of northern Michigan housing organizations are meeting at an annual summit to brainstorm ways to address affordable housing in the region.

“The answers are out there. While it’s difficult for many in my generation who so dearly love this area to make it their home, I truly believe we’re ready to tackle our housing challenges and make northern Michigan the haven it deserves to be for everyone.”

When it comes to building a home, a diverse box of tools is needed to create a quality product.