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New Parkridge – Ypsilanti, Detroit

Located in Ypsilanti, Detroit, New Parkridge provides 86 brand new apartments and townhomes for individuals and families. The original Parkridge Homes development was demolished and replaced with the highest quality of rental housing, affordable or otherwise, in the City of Ypsilanti.

The Amos Washington community building, features a large community room, kitchen, computer lab and offices for social workers and management staff. On-site supportive services are offered by Eastern Michigan University and Avalon Housing. Residents are provided with access to services including health care, education, job training and placement, childcare, individualized case management planning, coordination of care provider services for health care, mental health and dental care, assistance with Medicaid enrollment, health education and wellness programs. Adult literacy, higher education instruction and leadership development are also offered. Residents are encouraged to engage in the Family Empowerment Program, a collaboration led by Eastern Michigan University that brings services and activities to residents with the goal of eliminating barriers to self-sufficiency and independence.

New Parkridge’s “new urbanism” architectural design connects each home to the surrounding community and features street-facing homes with front porches, sidewalks, driveways and yards. Open spaces include playgrounds, a grilling area and a community garden.

New Parkridge incorporates an environmentally friendly design with a focus on safety. Rather than a collection of multi-family buildings, the design for New Parkridge was intended to provide residents with a sense of community, ownership and belonging.