Articles for tag: affordable housing

July 30, 2025

Chelsea Council Takes Next Steps in Affordable Housing Project

After releasing a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of affordable housing the Chelsea property at 1155 Old Manchester Rd earlier this June, Chelsea City Council has since received a recommendation from the Housing Commission. According to Community Development Director Paul Montagno, eight firms submitted proposals for the property, and from the three that ...

July 2, 2025

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Government

Michigan Community Capital Eyes Rockwell Redevelopment as Chelsea City Council Weighs Support

At a July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Michigan Community Capital detailed a $19.7M plan to convert the Rockwell building into workforce housing. Council showed early support. Photo: The Rockwell Building is located on the corner of Railroad and East streets and is part of Chelsea’s Clocktower complex. Image: Google Streetview The long-vacant Rockwell building ...

June 6, 2025

STN Staff

Chelsea

City Initiates Housing Opportunity by Inviting Developers to Submit Proposals for Attainable Housing

Photo: Streetview of 1155 Old Manchester Rd. Photo credit: Chelsea City Council June 2 packet At the Chelsea City Council meeting held on June 2 the Council approved proceeding with a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an attainable housing development on city-owned property located at 1155 Old Manchester Road. The City Council’s intent is to ...

June 4, 2025

Matt Rosentreter

Chelsea Government

Chelsea Council Continues Exploring Affordable Housing Options

At Chelsea City Council’s June 2 meeting, council members approved putting city-owned property on Old Manchester Rd up for sale with the intent of creating affordable housing for Chelsea residents at the location. “The city of Chelsea has identified attainable housing as one of its top priorities,” the June 2 meeting agenda says. “The City ...

December 13, 2024

Doug Marrin

Chelsea

Chelsea Eyes New Housing Commission to Tackle Affordability Crisis

As housing challenges grow, Chelsea City Council is considering a new commission to champion affordable housing solutions for residents and workers alike. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on December 9, 2024, Mayor Jane Pacheco introduced a discussion on the potential formation of a Housing Commission, following years of efforts to address housing concerns within ...

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