Michigan Business Beat | Doug Fleming, Lansing Housing Commission, Expanding Affordable Housing 2026

Chris welcomes back Doug Fleming, Executive Director, Lansing Housing Commission, Lansing, MI. Topic: Doug and the Commission are making a huge impact on affordable housing for the area, good news for Mid-Michigan and the state as a whole. Welcome Doug, remind us about the Lansing Housing Commission and its mission? In simple terms what makes a housing unit " affordable" in today society? Are there different types of affordable housing that are available in Lansing? What other activities are LHC doing to support their residents and the Lansing community? What are some current housing developments that LHC is currently working on in Lansing From a business and economic perspective, why is stable, affordable housing important for local employers and workforce development? What are the key challenges in financing and building new affordable housing in Lansing, and how do you work with public and private partners to overcome them? What strategies has LHC used to increase capacity and help more residents find safe, affordable places to live? How can local businesses and community stakeholders get involved in addressing affordable housing — and why does this matter for economic growth in Mid-Michigan? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/