Can increasing homeownership help prevent neighborhood decline? HSHE research expert, Margaret Dewar, PhD and HSHE Director Roshanak Mehdipanah, PhD, studied three Detroit programs that sold publicly owned homes to very-low-income residents found that 86% of participants remained owner-occupants after 5–6 years. These properties showed signs of better condition and lower vacancy risk compared to some alternatives. But there’s a catch: many homeowners struggled to afford major

Read our new publication on how Michigan health systems are stepping beyond traditional care to address housing as a key driver of health: Michigan housing initiatives involving health systems: A narrative review led by HSHE research expert, Kim Rollings, PhD . A review of media reports (2015–2024) found 27 health systems involved in 36 housing initiatives—from rental assistance and home repairs to building affordable housing. These efforts span diverse populations and range

Our PRC-MI team for the current funding cycle of 2024-2029 had the opportunity to travel to Atlanta for PRC Week 2025. During our time...

Examining the Need for Housing as a Climate Refuge Written by Caitlin Lynch, HSHE Research Assistant The climate crisis poses a...

Homelessness, mental health, and housing interventions Written by Nicholas Harriott, HSHE Research Assistant Photo Credit: Adobe Stock...

The association between housing & mental health Written by Samantha Rich, HSHE Research Assistant Housing and built environment are...

“Transforming vacant land into vibrant spaces for activity ensures that everyone has the opportunity to reclaim their health and build...

HSHE Director, Roshanak Mehdipanah, will co-director a new NIH research hub alongside Justin Heinze. Read more about the exciting new...

Research from HSHE research specialist Kate Brantley and U-M lecturer Dr. Alexa Eisenberg examines the impact of eviction filings on...

Alongside Dr. Lara C. Weinstein (Thomas Jefferson University), HSHE’s Director, Dr. Mehdipanah, is guest editing BMC Public Health’s...

Dr. Hicks is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the Kellogg Eye Center at the...

The U-M Office of the Vice President for Research has highlighted HSHE director Dr. Roshanak Mehdipanah's latest research on redlining...

HSHE invites undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Michigan to submit an essay on a housing-related topic.

Housing Solutions for Health Equity's co-sponsored speaker series, Housing Solutions, was featured in the University of Michigan student...

From the New York Times: "Ms. Hochul’s ambitious new housing plan, which proposes to loosen restrictions on development from coastal...

Dr. Roshanak Mehdipanah was interviewed by the University of Michigan's School of Public Health on starting the Housing Solutions for...

As part of our ongoing blog series highlighting the work of our experts and partners, we asked Kimberly Rollings, Ph.D., about her focus...

The Center for Disease Control has awarded a project aimed at understanding the relationship between illegal dumping and violent crime...

HSHE Director Dr. Roshanak Medhipanah was interviewed in The Detroit News about the recent U-M evaluation of the "Make It Home" program.

HSHE expert Dr. Margaret Dewar, Professor Emerita of the Urban and Regional Planning Program at the Taubman College at the University of Mic