Policy impact snapshot: Improving health & well-being through housing & urban policyU-M researcher Roshanak Mehdipanah studies how housing costs and neighborhood inequality affect people's health. Her work has helped improve housing programs in Detroit and inform housing policy across Michigan. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:20:07 -0800PolicyPovertyRoshanak MehdipanahBlog Talking About Community PartnershipAgingUrban PlanningMichiganResearchHealth Behavior and Health EquityAdvocacyHealth DisparitiesUrban HealthEnvironmental HealthMental HealthHealth Behavior and Health EquityFacultyblog category:FacultyA young child riding a tricyle down the sidewalk in a suburban neighborhood.