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Megan Mishler has lost her sense of security. Mishler, who has a rare genetic condition called Ehlers -Danlos Syndrome that prevents her from working, was recently forced to move from her apartment just west of Ann Arbor because her landlord is transitioning from affordable housing to market rate. Mishler is not alone; the transition will impact 144 units at the 368- unit Woodchase apartment complex at 1100 Rabbit Run Circle in Scio Township. “This has been extremely, extremely difficult. I was almost paralyzed at first,” Mishler said, referring to when she learned she would have to move. “This just added a whole other layer on top of all the other stuff that I’m already dealing with.” Mishler was told the rent for her one-bedroom apartment would jump from $770 per month to about $1,200 per month at the end of her lease term. The Woodchase apartments in Scio Township were developed in 1998. Katie McLean | The Ann Arbor News   Mishler uses the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Progr...

On Thursday, Lansing will tear down an old auditorium to make way for affordable apartment units .  WKAR's Reginald Hardwick previews a demolition project expected to make way for affordable housing in Lansing. Later today, Lansing mayor Virg Bernero will help trigger a transformation on the campus of the former Michigan School for the Blind.   Sometime after 10:00 a.m., workers will demolish an auditorium building that’s sat vacant for more than 20 years! On that site, Indianapolis based The Whitsett Group will build a new 4-story, 72- unit apartment complex .. most will be designated for affordable housing. The $12. 5 million dollar project is funded partially by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority . In June, Delhi Township opened a 66- unit apartment complex with affordable housing for families, veterans and the disabled. Prestwick Village was built on the site of a former mobile home park in Holt.

Cass Community Social Services built 25 houses for less than $45,000 each by drawing on the help of construction and design professionals and volunteers from the community. Low-income earners were then invited to apply to become rent-to-own tenants of the central Detroit homes . tiny homes offer big chance for struggling residents" /> Copyright 2017 CNN Cass Community Social Services built 25 houses for less than $45,000 each by drawing on the help of construction and design professionals and volunteers from the community. Low-income earners were then invited to apply to become rent-to-own tenants of the central Detroit homes . Related Content DETROIT (CNNMoney) - This is Detroit, not Hobbiton. Just like the tiny homes of the hobbits in the "Lord of The Rings" series, the Cass Community Center Tiny Homes Project looks cute. But its small buildings house big hopes . Four years ago, Detroit became the biggest American city in history to file for bankruptcy, brough...