Mayor Mike Duggan and officials from various levels of government, along with The Community Builders, celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the second phase of Preserve on Ash, an affordable housing project in North Corktown, Detroit. The development, supported by a $35 million Choice Neighborhoods grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, aims to provide stable, affordable housing amid the neighborhood’s growth, with Mayor Duggan stating, “Corktown is growing faster than almost any neighborhood in Detroit, and longtime residents from this neighborhood should be able to enjoy the progress without concerns about being priced out,” according to the City of Detroit.
Preserve on Ash I features 69 mixed-income units and retail space, supporting both housing and local economic vitality. George Tabit, Senior Vice President of The Community Builders, emphasized the collaborative effort, saying, “Preserve on Ash is proof that collaboration can create inclusive neighborhoods where everyone has the chance to thrive,” as reported by the City of Detroit…