Housing America — Classic American Foursquare architecture in Holland
Retired community planner Dale Wyngarden explores how West Michigan has used the simple and versatile American Foursquare — and how it might use it as housing shortages persist.
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HPS looks to draw more teachers into district homes with second round of Teachers Live Here grants
The Teachers Live Here grant program, now it its second round of helping teachers put down payments on in-district homes, is funded entirely by an anonymous donor.
City of Muskegon giving out grants to ‘empower homeowners’
New improvement grants funded by the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan provide $375,000 for targeted city neighborhoods.
Habitat, GDK, future homeowners celebrate first housing development for adults with disabilities
Those with disabilities are at even more of a disadvantage in the housing market than most. Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity celebrated its first development for single adults with disabilities Wednesday with a ribbon cutting that included GDK Construction and four of the soon-to-be homeowners.
‘Boomerang’ Michigander sees potential of granny flats addressing Lakeshore’s housing shortage
Rory Thibault, senior planner for Grand Haven Township, understands Ottawa County’s housing challenges — personally and professionally. Living in a “granny flat” lets him afford to live and work in the same community.
Muskegon restaurateur shares her culture through food and tequila
At Los Amigos Tequila Bar & Grill, owner Ana Olson and her staff provide a welcoming environment to the Muskegon community, serving others with a purpose.
New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers
With new tools in its belt, Housing Next is hoping to add much-needed housing to the market in West Michigan.
Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity has increased its work more than 600% in recent years. The need for affordable housing is higher than ever, and to keep up with demand, the nonprofit has turned toward large-scale projects such as Vista Green where, this week, crews will create the framework for three homes in what is being called the Blitz Build.
October Along the Lakeshore: Goose Festival, the Pumpkin Train, and plenty of haunting
October brings many spooktacular events — including a haunted mansion, a Halloween-themed fundraiser, and a cemetery tour — and so much more along the Lakeshore.
Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is inviting the community to a block party at its Vista Green Development on the south side of Holland, where 42 homes will be built for affordable homeownership in partnership with Jubilee Ministries.
HPS looks to draw more teachers into district homes with second round of Teachers Live Here grants
The Teachers Live Here grant program, now it its second round of helping teachers put down payments on in-district homes, is funded entirely by an anonymous donor.
City of Muskegon giving out grants to ‘empower homeowners’
New improvement grants funded by the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan provide $375,000 for targeted city neighborhoods.
Habitat, GDK, future homeowners celebrate first housing development for adults with disabilities
Those with disabilities are at even more of a disadvantage in the housing market than most. Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity celebrated its first development for single adults with disabilities Wednesday with a ribbon cutting that included GDK Construction and four of the soon-to-be homeowners.
‘Boomerang’ Michigander sees potential of granny flats addressing Lakeshore’s housing shortage
Rory Thibault, senior planner for Grand Haven Township, understands Ottawa County’s housing challenges — personally and professionally. Living in a “granny flat” lets him afford to live and work in the same community.
Muskegon restaurateur shares her culture through food and tequila
At Los Amigos Tequila Bar & Grill, owner Ana Olson and her staff provide a welcoming environment to the Muskegon community, serving others with a purpose.
New tools help Housing Next connect communities, developers
With new tools in its belt, Housing Next is hoping to add much-needed housing to the market in West Michigan.
Three homes, one week: Habitat Blitz Build jumpstarts Vista Green project
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity has increased its work more than 600% in recent years. The need for affordable housing is higher than ever, and to keep up with demand, the nonprofit has turned toward large-scale projects such as Vista Green where, this week, crews will create the framework for three homes in what is being called the Blitz Build.
October Along the Lakeshore: Goose Festival, the Pumpkin Train, and plenty of haunting
October brings many spooktacular events — including a haunted mansion, a Halloween-themed fundraiser, and a cemetery tour — and so much more along the Lakeshore.
Lakeshore Habitat to host Community Block Party to celebrate 42 home builds
Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity is inviting the community to a block party at its Vista Green Development on the south side of Holland, where 42 homes will be built for affordable homeownership in partnership with Jubilee Ministries.
