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Muskegon Township Supervisor Jennifer Hodges Opposes State Zoning Preemption Bills
Muskegon Township supervisor Jennifer Hodges and other local officials oppose state zoning preemption bills that would override local authority on housing and development decisions.
May 16, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - housing
Ann Arbor: 295 Short-Term Rentals Licensed as One House Fetches $9,999 a Night During Football Season
Ann Arbor has 295 licensed short-term rental units, with one house fetching $9,999 per night during Michigan football season. The city is rewriting its zoning code as debate continues over how vacation rentals affect local housing.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - development
Northfield Township Approves 106 New Apartments at Chestnut Hills Near Whitmore Lake Despite Opposition
Northfield Township trustees voted 5-1 to approve 106 new apartments at the Chestnut Hills development near Whitmore Lake, north of Ann Arbor. One planning commissioner called the project unpopular with the community.
June 20, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - policy
Deep Green Pulls Lansing Data Center Proposal Hours Before City Council Vote
Deep Green, a UK-based developer, withdrew its application to build a 24-megawatt data center in downtown Lansing hours before the city council was set to vote on the project, ending months of debate over the proposed facility and its environmental and economic impacts.
April 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - budget
Traverse City Commissioners Approve Performing Arts Venue Negotiations, Farmers Market Pavilion Construction
Traverse City commissioners approved contract negotiations with Studio Anatomy LLC for a performing arts venue in the Bijou by the Bay building and a $3.7 million farmers market pavilion despite zoning questions raised by two commissioners.
May 7, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source