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Replacing Housing Supply Lost to Flooding
This project grew out of long‑term flood recovery efforts following the 2020 dam failures. While the initial response focused on urgent repairs, it became clear that the community also needed additional permanent housing solutions that would strengthen neighborhoods and provide long‑term stability.
In the aftermath of the disaster, significant one‑time recovery funds became available to help replace homes that local government was required to purchase within the floodplain. While we hope such a tragedy never happens again, we are grateful for the opportunity to use these resources thoughtfully and responsibly.
We are honored to partner with the City of Midland and Midland Public Schools on this effort. Together, we are working to turn recovery into renewal.
Ultimately, this development will expand access to affordable housing and help foster connection, resilience, and hope, so that everyone in our community has a safe, stable place to call home.
What's Being Built
Construction will proceed in phases over several years to ensure quality, infrastructure coordination, and long‑term neighborhood stability.
Site Improvements
April - August 2026
- Extension of Grant Lane with a new connection to Dauer Street
- Construction of Humanity Street, connecting Shreeve Street to the new Grant Lane extension
- Enhanced stormwater management, including on‑site detention and related infrastructure improvements
- New landscaping throughout the site, including additional street trees along lawns and public spaces
- Sidewalk improvements along the site perimeter
New Home Construction
Projected Fall 2027
- Construction of 14 single‑story Alden B. Dow–inspired Habitat homes
- A mix of 2‑, 3‑, and 4‑bedroom floor plans
- Homes designed to be 30–40% more energy efficient than standard residential building code requirements
While new home construction is projected to begin in Fall 2027, significant progress is already underway. Current work is focused on building the essential infrastructure needed to support future homes and ensure the long‑term success of the neighborhood. Below is an overview of what’s actively happening on site right now.
What's Active Now
- Sanitary sewer main installation on Grant Lane and sanitary sewer service installations along Grant Lane and Humanity Street.
- Dauer Street work, including storm sewer connection, water main connection, water service installations, and sanitary sewer service installations.
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What to Expect from a Habitat Development
Every Habitat development is built in partnership with the community, bringing together future homeowners, volunteers, local organizations, and neighbors to create safe, affordable housing that strengthens the entire area. Here’s what you can expect when Habitat builds in your neighborhood.
How Habitat homeownership works
Habitat for Humanity partners with individuals and families who are ready to invest in building a stable future through homeownership. Homebuyers go through an application and selection process based on their need for housing, ability to repay an affordable mortgage, and willingness to partner throughout the process.
Selected homeowners complete education and preparation, contribute “sweat equity” hours working alongside volunteers, and ultimately purchase their home with an affordable mortgage.
What “affordable” means here
Affordable housing means that a household can maintain a stable home without being overburdened by housing costs. Habitat homes are designed to be within a reasonable range of a family’s income, helping ensure long-term stability—not short-term assistance.
Each home is built with durable materials and practical design to keep long-term costs manageable, supporting homeowners as they build equity and financial security over time.
How homeowners are selected
Habitat follows a transparent and non-discriminatory selection process. Applicants are evaluated based on:
- Their current housing need
- Their willingness to partner with Habitat
- Their ability to repay an affordable mortgage
Habitat does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics. The process is designed to ensure fairness while creating successful, long-term homeowners.
What you can expect from construction
Habitat homes are built using a combination of professional oversight, volunteer labor, and community support. Construction projects follow established standards and timelines, with safety and quality as top priorities.
During construction, neighbors can expect:
- Active building periods with volunteers and staff on site
- Scheduled work hours during the week
- Visible progress as homes move through phases
Beyond building new homes, Habitat also invests in surrounding neighborhoods through repair and revitalization programs, helping maintain property conditions and support long-term community stability.
Short-Term Neighborhood Impacts
Neighbors can expect to see large, heavy equipment operating on the site during normal business hours, along with increased traffic on Dauer, Shreeve, and Grant streets as construction vehicles move materials to and from the site.
We will do our best to reduce traffic, noise, and other temporary inconveniences as work moves forward. The project will be overseen by licensed professionals throughout construction to make sure it stays on track and is carried out safely and responsibly.
Funding & Partnerships
This project is supported by a $2.0 million federal Community Development Block Grant for Disaster Recovery, awarded in partnership with the City of Midland.
To date, this funding has supported:
- The purchase of properties at 100, 104, and 108 Wanetah Street, as well as 2900 Dauer Street, for future housing development
- Installation of seven stormwater connections at homes on Eastlawn, Carolina, Wanetah, and Shreeve Streets, helping improve resilience to future flooding
This work is made possible through a strong network of local partners.
OHM Advisors is serving as the development consultant for the project, helping guide site planning, engineering, and coordination to ensure the development is designed for long-term stability and integration with the surrounding neighborhood.
Pat’s Gradall, the contractor selected through a competitive bid process, is leading site construction and infrastructure work, bringing the project from planning into reality.
Additional partners include Midland Public Schools, which sold the former site of Franklin Elementary for the Humanity Street Neighborhood Development. This partnership brings a long‑vacant site back into active use, restoring it as a community asset that once again serves Midland residents and meets today’s housing needs.
Together, these partnerships reflect a shared commitment to strengthening Midland County through thoughtful development, resilient infrastructure, and expanded access to affordable homeownership.
Development Contact
As with all local Habitat projects, we are committed to keeping neighbors and community partners informed and to reducing disruptions as much as possible throughout construction.