Various organizations work to solve housing crisis
Affordable housing is almost a universal issue in all American cities. A mixture of governmental, nongovernmental, and quasi-governmental organizations are deploying a range of strategies to address it.
Affordable housing is almost a universal issue in all American cities. A mixture of governmental, nongovernmental, and quasi-governmental organizations are deploying a range of strategies to address it. In a prime example of how we work with our partners, a recent IMG series that highlights the challenges and solutions around housing in Detroit is made possible through underwriting support from the Detroit (Region O) Regional Housing Partnership and the McGregor Fund.
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