By 2036, Michigan will be warmer, wetter in winter, drier in summer, and subject to more extreme weather events than today. The federal government's abandonment of climate regulation increases the likelihood of the higher-emissions pathway, thereby accelerating these trends. But Michigan remains one of the most livable places in a warming America—abundant water, state-level clean energy commitments, and a climate that, while changing, avoids the catastrophic heat and drought.

Michigan's seniors face a housing affordability crisis. With 45.2% of income from Social Security, averaging just $2,071/month, they can afford only $621 for housing, while actual costs exceed $3,460/month. The Eco Village Co-op's limited-equity cooperative model addresses this by permanently capping housing costs at 30% of income.

Eco Village Co‑op offers $150,000 cooperative cohousing units as a practical response to America’s housing affordability crisis, where nearly 57% of households cannot afford a $300,000 home. By combining fourplex design, nonprofit cooperative ownership, renewable energy, and onsite food production in Michigan, the Eco Village Co‑op model demonstrates how self‑sufficient, community‑owned housing can create truly attainable homes for students, seniors, and working families.

Leadership by Example: The Foundation of Co-Housing Philosophy ~