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Take Part in our Asset Mapping Process

In a collaboration with the Office of Rural Prosperity, Southwest Michigan Regional Housing Project (SWRHP) has started an Asset Mapping process. Your input will help create a clearer picture of the regional housing landscape.

This process will:

  • Identify areas of strength and capacity
  • Reveal service gaps and duplication
  • Inform funding decisions, policies and new initiatives

The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete.

Take the Survey

Redlining in Michigan: Exploring History, Impacts and Path Forward

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Many Michigan communities are facing challenges in meeting their housing needs and goals as shown by Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan. Among the causes of current housing challenges and inequality is the legacy of redline mapping, in which the U.S. federal government institutionalized discriminatory practices that created wealth in housing for some and not others, and which still affects housing inequality today.

This 60-minute webinar covered:

  • History of redlining and other exclusionary policies, with Michigan examples.
  • The impact of those historic and racist practices on today’s communities.
  • Tools for communities to work toward more equitable land use policies.
  • Additional resources, including a website with more details on redlining in Michigan and details on other MSU Extension programs and housing partnerships.
WatcH the recorded presentation

To learn more about Redlining in Michigan, visit MSU Extension.