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Data Talks: Using Data to Strengthen Home Repair Programs
This episode focused on using survey and administrative data to understand home repair needs, design effective home repair programs, and study the impact of these investments. The session featured guest […]
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2025 Master Citizen Planner Webinar Recordings
The 2025 Master Citizen Planner (MCP) Webinar Series is designed to offer participants the latest updates and information on current topics of interest to planning and zoning officials. These webinars […]
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CDBG Updates 10.21.25
Learn about the MI Neighborhood program and how to fund housing projects specifically with CDBG! This is a 30 min presentation from Chris Lussier, CDBG State Administrative Manager from the […]
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Michigan Barrier Free Design
Explore the code for Michigan’s Barrier Free Design (ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities)
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Building the Bridge Video Series
The Office of Rural Prosperity is pleased to present this video series to highlight conversations with rural leaders across Michigan who are strengthening partnerships and driving positive change. The goal […]
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Opening Doors to Attainable Housing
This is a one-hour webinar that’s going to give an overview of some of the housing trends we’re seeing around the state and tools that communities can use to open doors of their own to a […]
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Exclusive to Inclusive: The Evolving Single-Family Zone
Since its creation, zoning has been used to create separation – separation of land uses, separation of activities, separation of individuals. This separation has had many benefits for communities, including […]
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Exclusive to Inclusive: Planning and Zoning Tools for Equity
Since its creation, zoning has been used to create separation –separation of land uses, separation of activities, separation of individuals. This separation has had many benefits for communities, including public […]
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Redlining in Michigan: Exploring History, Impacts and Path Forward
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 […]
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CDBG Program at the Region J Housing Summit March 2025
Chris Lussier, CDBG and MICH Program Manager, and Juli Chant, CDBG Specialist at MSHDA, dive into the Community Development Block Grant program. They provide tips on how to apply and […]
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RHP Updates at the Region J Summary Housing Summit March 2025
Emily Petz, Co-Lead for the Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) Southwest Michigan Region J, gives an update on what the RHP has been up to this last year and how it […]
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Community Land Trust 101 at the Region J Housing Summit March 2025
Dakota Riehl, Senior Real Estate Development Manager at ICCF Community Homes and Jay White, President of the Frankfort Area Community Land Trust dive into what a community land trust is and […]
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Land Banks 101 at the Region J Housing Summit March 2025
Presentation from Brian Larkin, Director at the National Lank Bank Network, Krista Trout-Edwards, Executive Director at the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority, Hope Anderson, Cass County Treasurer and Chair of […]
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Community Development Block Grant Water Related Infrastructure Funding
The 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Water-Related Infrastructure (WRI) Round launched on March 31, 2025. The program is designed to assist Units of General Local Government (UGLGs) in making […]
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USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program
Funding for drinking water, sewage, solid waste disposal, and stormwater drainage projects in rural areas. More information about USDA Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program is available online.
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USDA Community Facilities Programs
Grants and loans are available for developing essential public services, including fire stations, healthcare facilities, childcare centers and libraries. Learn more about USDA Community Facilities Programs. For more information on […]
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