Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Housing continues to be one of Michigan’s most urgent challenges, and MSHDA's panel “From Policy to Production: How to Lower Development Costs and Get More Michigan Homes Built” highlighted how essential collaboration across communities and industries is to removing barriers and moving projects from idea to construction.

The discussion, featuring panelists from the public and private sector, underscored the reality that increasing housing supply is central to affordability, talent attraction, and long‑term economic growth in Michigan.

Interested in a clearer picture on what it will take to build more homes across the state? Read the recap and watch the full session here: https://bit.ly/49stFLQ

Disability Advocates of Kent County Universal Design Education Resources are officially live!

Universal Design Education equips builders, designers, planners, and housing partners with practical tools to create environments that are accessible, intuitive, and inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.

This robust library of resources was developed with support from MSHDA and will help bring thoughtful, inclusive design to life. We're proud to support this work and excited to see the impact it will have on housing development throughout Michigan.

Learn more here:

Inclusive Design Education | Disability Advocates Kent County Learn Inclusive Design principles that create accessible spaces for everyone. Explore kitchen & bathroom templates, planning toolkits, and real-world videos.

Today, at the Building Michigan Communities Conference, Jennifer Everhart was honored with the 2026 Terrence R. Duvernay Award for her outstanding contributions to affordable housing and community development in Michigan.

Jennifer serves as Chief Impact Officer at Cinnaire and brings more than 30 years of experience advancing affordable housing through innovative financing, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to equitable community development.

Congratulations Jennifer!