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Whitmer Announces $21.55 Million Blight Elimination Grant Program to Revitalize Communities, Grow Economy
FOR Fast Launch September 30, 2022 Call: [email protected] Gov. Whitmer Announces $21.55 Million Blight Elimination Grant Software to Revitalize Communities, Improve Economy LANSING, Mich. – Nowadays, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced $21.55 million in funding for a competitive grant program to tackle vacant, deserted, and deteriorated homes across Michigan that will be administered by the Condition Land Lender Authority (SLBA). The SLBA operates to develop a beneficial economic effect on Michigan communities by facilitating successful reuse of land. “As governor, I am focused on investing in communities throughout Michigan to make them a superior place to raise a loved ones, get started a organization, and pursue your prospective,” stated Governor Whitmer.…
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Gov. Whitmer Announces New Housing Development, Economic Investments for Three Detroit Neighborhoods
Gov. Whitmer Announces New Housing Development, Economic Investments for Three Detroit Neighborhoods FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2022 Contact: Kathleen Achtenberg, [email protected] Gov. Whitmer Announces New Housing Development, Economic Investments for Three Detroit Neighborhoods LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce that the state will be supporting revitalization projects to bring new housing, economic growth and vibrancy to three neighborhoods in Detroit. The projects are expected to generate a total capital investment of $33 million. “These revitalization projects demonstrate our ongoing efforts to meet the housing needs of Michiganders and build a foundation for long-term economic opportunity in Michigan,” said Governor Whitmer. “Today’s investment is helping us put Michiganders first, creating good-paying jobs, and reinforcing Detroit neighborhoods as attractive places to live, work, and play by transforming underutilized properties into productive spaces.” The Brush 8 Townhomes project will include the construction…
