Warren — Two Michigan cities are looking to create their own land banks, a tool proponents say helps cities convert vacant or deteriorating properties into affordable housing, community gardens or ...

A luxury community in Commerce Township will help provide affordable housing elsewhere in Oakland County, according to the Michigan State Land Bank Authority. In a press release, the authority said a ...

Residents who have been living in Detroit Land Bank Authority-owned homes were given their deeds on Tuesday in a formal event at the Johnson Recreation Center. Mayor Mike Duggan and Land Bank CEO ...

for the development of the former Michigan State Fairgrounds. “This represents another in a series of positive moves forward for Detroit,” said Gov. Rick Snyder. “The state is committed to working ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The newly formed Grand Rapids Land Bank is focusing on affordable housing as it looks for ways to use many vacant properties in the city. Sarah Rainero, the economic ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids is now the second city in Michigan to form its own land bank, highlighting the need to accelerate local development opportunities. Tuesday, the Grand Rapids City ...

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials are offering over 2,400 acres of state land for sale through an auction ending Aug. 1. The 140 properties are scattered throughout the state, with most in ...

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Calhoun County Land Bank received $3 million in state funding to eliminate blighted properties in the area. These changes will come to Battle Creek, Albion, and the village ...

According to Local Housing Solutions, a nonprofit housing policy platform, a land bank property is one that is acquired and managed by public institutions or charitable organizations. It is then often ...

The Neighborhood advisory council is asking for a $17 per hour minimum wage for stadium staff, a commitment to give 50% of ...