Michigan Business Beat | Linda Little, NSO, Affordable Housing & Detroit's Future - Summit July 1st

Michigan Business Beat | Linda Little, NSO, Affordable Housing & Detroit's Future - Summit July 1st

June 24, 2026 · 10 min

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The episode discusses the economic implications of affordable housing in Detroit and the upcoming summit focused on collaborative solutions.

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Linda Little, President & CEO, NSO, Detroit’s Neighborhood Service Organization, Detroit, MI. Affordable housing is often discussed as a social issue, but it also has major economic implications. From a business perspective, why should employers, developers, and community leaders be paying close attention to this conversation? Detroit and Southeast Michigan continue to attract investment and redevelopment projects. How important is housing availability and affordability to sustaining that economic growth and attracting talent? The summit brings together developers, nonprofits, educators, policymakers, and business leaders. What are some of the most promising partnerships or collaborative approaches that can help increase housing supply while keeping it affordable? Many organizations are struggling with rising construction costs, financing challenges, and limited housing inventory. What practical solutions do you expect summit participants to discuss for overcoming those barriers? Looking ahead, what would success look like coming out of this summit, and what actions can the business community take to help create more housing opportunities across…

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