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eviction crisis is coming for michigan. illustration shows family using sinking house as life raft

Detour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Notorious for exploitation, land contracts are getting a second look in Detroit

by Aaron Mondry June 15, 2021October 11, 2023

Housing advocates are giving a second look to land contracts for low-income buyers in Detroit, despite their predatory history.

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Detour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Central Detroit Christian knows what their community needs most is affordable housing — so they’re building it

by Aaron Mondry February 23, 2021October 11, 2023

Diana Alaniz and her three children stand in front of their recently purchased house at the Newberry Homes in Detroit, through a Southwest Solutions program

Detour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Federal funding was set to expire at these low-income Detroit homes. So the nonprofit landlord turned renters into owners.

by Aaron Mondry December 8, 2020October 11, 2023

A group of kids learns next to a dinosaur sculpture made of found objects at the Lincoln Street Art Park in Detroit. It's the site of the forthcoming Dreamtroit redevelopment project.

Detour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

‘We wanted to remain a freak show’: Behind the ambitious Recycle Here redevelopment

by Aaron Mondry September 30, 2020October 11, 2023

Illustration of people waiting in line for housing. The Detroit Housing Commissioned opened its housing voucher waitlist for the first time in five years, but only a fraction of those in need will make it past the lottery for the limited spots.

Detour Detroit Archives, Detour's The Dig

Detroit Housing Commission opens rent voucher waitlist for the first time in 5 years

by Kate Abbey-Lambertz February 5, 2020October 11, 2023