Ferndale Housing Director Gives Updates…
“What we are working on now you won’t even start to see for a few years. But it is going to completely change the face of public housing in Ferndale – for the better.”
“What we are working on now you won’t even start to see for a few years. But it is going to completely change the face of public housing in Ferndale – for the better.”
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts throughout Oakland County (Crystal A. Proxmire, Nov. 27, 2018) Troy, MI- As rental prices continue to increase throughout Oakland County, so too are the problems associated with homelessness and housing instability. A panel of leaders from various organizations met Nov. 14 in Troy to look at the scope of…
Trees Cut Down for Development, Royal Oak Mayor Responds (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2018) Royal Oak, MI – A 186-unit development project approved four years ago has finally begun, leaving neighbors distressed over the loss of trees and the increase of residents who will be moving in. The former site of Mark Twain School…
Ferndale Housing Commission Aiming for Grand Upgrades (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 23, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Federal funding has become available for housing authorities to upgrade and replace aging properties, and Ferndale Housing Commission has been invited to apply. “We get to dream a little dream,” said Ferndale Housing Director Heater VanPoucker. “This is an…
Drayton Ave. Presbyterian Could Become 32 Unit Housing Development (Crystal A Proxmire, May 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission will hear about potential plans to turn the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2241 Drayton into multi-family housing. Designhaus Architecture would like to turn the site into 32 apartment units and add…
Drayton Ave. Presbyterian Could Become 32 Unit Housing Development (Crystal A Proxmire, May 14, 2018) Ferndale, MI – The Ferndale Planning Commission will hear about potential plans to turn the former Drayton Avenue Presbyterian Church at 2241 Drayton into multi-family housing. Designhaus Architecture would like to turn the site into 32 apartment units and add…
Plans Underway for Lakeview Townhouses in Novi (Drew Saunders, March 15, 2018) Novi, MI -A Robertson Brothers Homes proposal to construct 57 townhomes along Old Novi Road was met with concerns from potential neighbors at a public information meeting at Novi Library, Monday evening. Plans have not yet been submitted to the planning commission. This…
Plans Underway for Lakeview Townhouses in Novi (Drew Saunders, March 15, 2018) Novi, MI -A Robertson Brothers Homes proposal to construct 57 townhomes along Old Novi Road was met with concerns from potential neighbors at a public information meeting at Novi Library, Monday evening. Plans have not yet been submitted to the planning commission. This…
Ferndale Adopts Requirement for Affordable Housing in New Developments Ferndale, MI – The City of Ferndale adopted an inclusive housing policy Monday night that requires developers building with 25 or more units to reserve 25% of the units for affordable housing. The requirement applies to future projects, not ones currently under construction. It also applies…
Part I: More Housing Choices Are Coming to Ferndale (Ferndale Mayor Pro Tem Melanie Piana, May 25, 2017, orig. May 18, 2017 at Meltropolis.com) Housing for All Ferndalians & Income Levels This is a two part blog post on the development growth spurt and new housing in Ferndale. In Part One: I explore why new…
Deanna Tartaglia Fills Vacancy on Ferndale Housing Commission (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 27, 2017) Ferndale, MI – “It’s time to lean in girl.” That’s what Ferndale resident Deanna Tartaglia told herself after being one of hundreds of Ferndale women who participated in marches and demonstrations following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. “I felt moved…
Ferndale Housing Commission Sets New Vision, Seeks Board Member UPDATED (Crystal A. Proxmire, Dec. 16, 2016) Ferndale, MI – As Ferndale Housing Commission Director Heather Van Poucker prepares for her presentation to City Council on Monday, her main thought is on the residents of the housing program and how to show that they are the…
Ferndale Library Adds Delivery Service to Senior Apartments (Ferndale Area District Library, Nov. 14, 2016) FERNDALE, Mich. (Nov 10, 2016)– Starting in 2015, the Ferndale Library began a delivery service to housing complexes, carrying the most important cargo in the world: wisdom, knowledge, and literature. That’s right, Ferndale’s Traveling Library finds Interim Director Darlene Hellenberg…
Huntington Woods Residents Ponder Senior Housing, Discussion Continues Oct. 15 (EVENT page) Huntington Woods, MI – Dozens of residents came out to the Recreation Center last Wednesday to discuss the state of housing in Huntington Woods for older adults who may want to remain in the community as they age. They learned about Universal Design,…
County Executive Patterson Says He Plans Court Action to Stop Refugees from Coming to Oakland County (Compiled, Sept. 22, 2016) Pontiac, MI – Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson told a reporter that he would sue to stop the settling of Syrian refugees in Oakland County. Patterson was on the Frank Beckman Show Tuesday morning…
Huntington Woods Hosting Visioning Session on Aging and Housing Sept 28 (Event Page) Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods is home to residents of all ages which makes our community a highly desirable place to live. Due to the changing resident demographic, we’re seeking your input regarding the future housing needs of Huntington Woods residents.…
MML# 2: Michigan’s TED Puts Tools for Success Together (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 24, 2016) Lansing, MI – For about the past year the State of Michigan has taken a team approach to economic growth with the creation of TED: the Talent and Economic Department. TED brings together multiple agencies, including: Michigan Economic Development Corporation,…
Huntington Woods Continues Exploring Senior Housing Options (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 16, 2016) Huntington Woods, MI – Huntington Woods City Council voted Tuesday to move ahead with the next phase of exploring housing options for the aging population. Only Commissioner Allison Iverson voted no to the allocation of $8,800 on developing informational materials to explain…
Ferndale Housing Commission Hires New Executive Director (Crystal A. Proxmire, March 11, 2016) Ferndale, MI – A new era is set to begin for the Ferndale Housing Commission as the New Executive Director starts Monday. Heather Van Poucker comes to the FHC from the Michigan Municipal League where she worked as Director, Information & Policy…
“No Air, Not Fair,” Ferndale Housing Residents and Advocates Chant (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, June 19, 2015 Assistant City Manager Joe Gacioch seemed surprised when a group of senior citizens and activists came into City Hall on Tuesday with signs chanting “No air, not fair.” The group was a blend of folks from Detroit Eviction…