Michigan cities propose $800M investment in affordable housing

Michigan cities propose $800M investment in affordable housing

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A group representing local governments across Michigan is calling on state lawmakers to set aside $800 million over the next five years to help spur affordable housing projects, predicting the cash infusion could result in 10,000 new or rehabilitated homes. The proposal from the Michigan Municipal League would provide funding to developers for projects in communities that relax certain zoning regulations — such as allowing …