Dr. Maya Angelou Village
16711 Burt Road
What does it look like?
Initial concept rendering for AFG Miller Grove Center. Credit: Full Circle Communities via District 1 meeting
What's happening?
The two nonprofits Alternatives For Girls and Full Circle Communities are building apartments in what is Old Redford or the Miller Grove neighborhood. The City and Alternatives for Girls say the project, newly named Dr. Maya Angelou Village, will offer more tha a place to sleep and eat for girls, young women, and families facing housing instability or homelessness. Developers broke ground in February 2023 for construction of the 45 units as well as indoor and outdoor community amenity spaces and case management offices.
Sources: Detroit News, WDET, City of Detroit
What are the property details?
| Parcel ID: | 22107870.002L |
|---|---|
| Taxpayer: | DETROIT LAND BANK AUTHORITY |
| Taxpayer address: | 500 GRISWOLD STE 1200 DETROIT MI 48227 |
| Dimensions: | 0 ft by 0 ft |
Where is it?
What kind of housing is it?
| Units: | 45 |
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| For rent/sale: | To rent |
| Affordability: | Yes |
Updates
October 14, 2024: Doors open, lights on at Dr. Maya Angelou Village | Model D
"Lights are coming on at the Dr. Maya Angelou Village in northwest Detroit as the first residents have moved into their new homes.
This 45-unit building on Burt Road and Grand River Ave. represents a partnership between Chicago-based developer Full Circle Communities and Alternatives for Girls, a Detroit nonprofit which has served at-risk girls and young women for 37 years."