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Nonprofit Partnership Plans New Multifamily Housing

CHN Housing Partners, a Cleveland-based nonprofit, is partnering with nonprofit Detroit Blight Busters to build new multifamily housing by Detroit’s Old Redford Neighborhood. The two nonprofits were approved to rezone the property for the project, but still need site plan approval from the city. They plan to build 48 one- to three-bedroom rental units. A “Kid’s Camp” will also be constructed for Blight Busters programs on youth fitness and nutrition. Construction is expected to start in 2023.

 

 

Vacant Detroit Homes Rehabbed and Reoccupied

Thousands of once-vacant Detroit homes have been rehabbed and reoccupied over the last two years. U.S. Postal Service data shows that more than 9,000 Detroit residences that were vacant in January 2020 are now occupied.  With about 4,000 once-occupied homes that are now vacant, the net increase in occupied housing is more than 6,000. The postal service data looks at whole residences, not individual units. The data shows a healthy housing market. The newly occupied properties are scattered around the city, not located in any one part.

 

 

Lyon Township Approves Plan For Orchard Crossing Development At Erwin’s Property

The Lyon Township Planning Commission recommended final plan approval for residential components of the Orchard Crossing development on the Erwin Orchards site.  It will create 121 single family homes and 40 duplex homes on 77 acres. The orchard’s operations will continue for now. A pedestrian crossing over Silver Lake Road has not been resolved, and it will be delayed until there’s further development on the orchard operations. The plan includes a paved event center parking lot, a larger bake shop and farmer’s market, a tasting room and a possible drive-thru. The construction of homes will be done in four phases as homes sell, but there isn’t a specific construction timeline.