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...