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  1. News Posts

    Barrier Busters Requests Triple During COVID-19 Response

    Newly released summary reports from the Washtenaw County Office Community and Economic Development (OCED) show financial assistance requests made to the Barrier Buster Unmet Needs Fund tripled during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on...
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    Community Chooses New Playground Design Ypsilanti’s Parkridge Park

    Over the last year, the City of Ypsilanti and the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development engaged over 100 residents to identify and prioritize what type of investment they want to see in their community. Read on...
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    New Partnership and Program Supports Renters to Prevent Eviction

    Washtenaw County OCED is partnering with Housing Access for Washtenaw County (HAWC) and Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) to administer a new Eviction Diversion and Prevention (EDP) program. Read on...
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    MEDIA RELEASE: Ann Arbor Announces Affordable Housing Waitlist Website

    On Friday, July 24, 2020, the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED), along with the City of Ann Arbor, launched a new affordable housing waitlist website: AnnArborWaitlist.com. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Continuum Of Care Adopts Racial Equity Statement

    On July 15, 2020, the Washtenaw County Continuum of Care Board adopted a statement committing to understand and address the racial equity in the local homelessness response system. Read on...
  6. Small Business Resources

    Michigan Launches Program to Support Small Business Impacted by COVID-19

    In response to the economic impact of COVID-19, the State of Michigan has allocated $100 million of CARES Act funding to implement the Michigan Small Business Restart Program to support the needs of Michigan Businesses directly impacted by COVID-19. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Opens Cooling Centers

    Washtenaw County to provide Cooling Centers during week of July 6th. Read on...
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    Substantial Amendment to Urban County Citizen Participation Plan available for comment

    Notice is hereby given by the Washtenaw County OCED that one public hearing, and a 5 day public comment period, will be held to solicit citizen input on a substantial amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Read on...
  9. Non Profit Resources

    Nonprofit Agencies Receive Support From Washtenaw County and Community Partners

    Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, and United Way of Washtenaw County are all working to ensure non profit organizations have the resources they need to continue serving our community. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Partners to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis

    The Washtenaw Small Business Emergency Relief Fund received an initial $100,000 from Washtenaw County last week to support businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. On 3/30, the Song Foundation donated $1 million donation to expand this support. Read on...
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    Substantial Amendment to Washtenaw Urban County 2019 Action Plan available for comment

    Notice is hereby given by the Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development that one public hearing will be held to solicit citizen input on a substantial amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Read on...
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    Environmental Review for Upcoming Projects

    Review the Environmental Review(s) of upcoming projects and learn about the how to offer comments... Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Support New Statewide Capacity Building Initiative

    Through Washtenaw Coordinated Funders, the Office of Community and Economic Development is supporting a new initiative that will enable nonprofits to connect with talent and receive capacity-building support. Read on...
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    Draft Washtenaw Urban County 2020 Action Plan now available for comment

    The Action Plan describes the actions, activities and resources that will be used in Fiscal Year 2020-21 to address the priority community development and housing needs and goals identified by the Five-Year 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

    Are you between the ages of 16 & 24? Do you want to learn new skills, build a professional network, and earn money this summer? Are you a local organization wanting to connect with the next generation and grow the future workforce? Apply for SummerWorks! Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Offers Funding for Census Outreach Projects

    Applications for Census outreach projects are being accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through January 2020. All individuals, organizations, and businesses are welcome to apply. Read on...
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    OCED Participates in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

    Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual, nationwide program where organizations and advocates draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness in communities across the country. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Brownfield Authority Releases 2018 Annual Report

    Last month, the Washtenaw County Brownfield Authority (WCBRA) released its 2018 Annual Report. The report detailed over 65 million dollars in private investment and substantial environmental remediation and public infrastructure investment in 2018. Read on...
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    Washtenaw County Announces Winter Shelter and Warming Centers

    Starting Monday, November 11th, 2019, any individuals seeking emergency shelter during the upcoming cold winter months can find a safe and warm place to sleep each night at the Delonis Center (312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). Read on...
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    Community Members Identify and Prioritize New Housing and Public Infrastructure Projects

    Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development and City of Ypsilanti hosted a series of meetings with residents who live in the neighborhood located south of W. Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti. Read on...
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    OCED Partners with United Way to Explore Financial Empowerment for Residents

    Earlier this month, Washtenaw County was announced as part of a new cohort of communities receiving grants to explore the feasibility of launching financial empowerment centers in their communities through the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. Read on...
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    OCED Releases 2018 Annual Report

    We’re proud of the broad reach of OCED throughout the County. In 2018, the Foster Grandparent Program celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in Washtenaw County, the ADA ramp program for low-income homeowners was back in action, and much more! Read on...
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    OCED Celebrates Summer19 Youth Employment Program

    On Thursday, August 22nd, OCED joined Michigan Works! and the University of Michigan to celebrate another successful year of our joint youth summer employment program. Read on...
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    OCED Helps Bring Community Together at Parkridge SummerFest & Joe Dulin Community Day

    The sun was out and so was the neighborhood for this year’s Parkridge SummerFest & Joe Dulin Community Day. Over a thousand residents joined us in Parkridge Park to listen to local musicians, eat great food, and learn about community resources on Aug 26. Read on...
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  1. Wed Sep. 23

    Community Action Board Meeting

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    Urban County Executive Committee Meeting

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    Historic District Commission Meeting

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    Continuum of Care Board Meeting

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    Community Action Board Meeting

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    Urban County Executive Committee Meeting
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  1. Mon Sep. 21

    REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE WASHTENAW COUNTY STATUTORY DRAINAGE BOARD

  2. Mon Sep. 21

    WCCV Monthly Meeting

  3. Tue Sep. 22

    Homeland Security Task Force Meeting (HSTF)

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    Agricultural Lands Preservation Advisory Committee (ALPAC)

  2. Wed Sep. 23

    2020 Meeting Schedule - Washtenaw/Livingston MCA

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    Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Committee Meeting
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    OCED 2018 Annual Report

    We’re proud of the broad reach of OCED throughout the County. Read our most recent annual report to learn all of the ways we are working to make Washtenaw County a place where all residents can fully participate in the community and in the economy. Read Our Annual Report
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    Affordable Housing

    Our office partners with a number of community partners to improve, protect, and expand our county's affordable housing stock. Learn More
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    Historic Preservation

    The Washtenaw County Historic Preservation Program is dedicated to supporting local historic districts, spurring heritage tourism, and attracting investment in our historic resources. Learn More
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