Detroit faces significant challenges with housing and home repairs, a topic of increasing concern as residents grapple with deteriorating conditions and limited resources. Data from the University of Michigan show that over 37,000 Detroit residents live in inadequate housing conditions due to unaffordable repairs.
On Aug. 20, BridgeDetroit will host its latest Community Conversation focusing on housing and home repairs. The event aims to shed light on the pressing needs of Detroit residents and explore available resources to address these issues.
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The goal of the series is twofold: to facilitate dialogue between reporters and residents and to hear from city and state officials as well as those directly affected by these challenges. This upcoming Community Conversation will provide a platform for Detroiters to learn about resources and support available for homeowners and renters.
BridgeDetroit Managing Editor Christine Ferretti shares a preview of the event with host Stephen Henderson. Ferretti highlights the critical issue of home repairs and the University of Michigan’s data on housing conditions in Detroit. She also discusses a new City of Detroit initiative, the Senior Accessibility Home Repair Fund, aimed at improving home accessibility for residents with disabilities.
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