CADILLAC — The City of Cadillac is focusing on more affordable housing.

A public hearing and vote are set for Friday on a brownfield development that would bring 9 duplexes to the 300 block of Kentucky Avenue in Cadillac.

The Copper Trail Duplex Brownfield Development is the latest in a string of housing developments that have been proposed in Cadillac, but the city manager, Marcus Peccia said much more is needed in the area.

“Housing continues to be a significant issue in our city and in our region. If you do the math, we’re still well under saturated or well below meeting that demand,” said Peccia.

“We need more of everything. And so, I can say that duplexes especially is a housing product that we do not have very many of at all, said Peccia.

Peccia said Cadillac is lacking in every

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