Shane Bies News Today

Oakland County for the second time this year announced it has money to put toward helping to get affordable housing projects off the ground.

The investment will have a particular focus on developing housing that is within walking distance to grocery stores, jobs and public transportation.

Our roundup of the latest news from metro Detroit and Michigan businesses as well as announcements from government agencies.

Oakland County wants to help housing developers close potential financing gaps to get more affordable housing built in the county.The local government announced Thursday that it has $1 million available for gap financing using money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.Shane…