Pontiac, Mich. – Oakland County’s innovative programs and partnerships provided more opportunities for residents to strengthen their physical and financial health in 2024. Here’s a review of some of the highlights of the county’s accomplishments under the leadership of County Executive Dave Coulter, with the support of the Board of Commissioners: 

Healthcare: At a press conference earlier this month, Coulter and businessman and philanthropist Roger Penske announced a $3 million pledge from the Penske Family Foundation to the county’s Integrated Care Center (ICC). The pledge will help fund the ICC’s move to a permanent location in Pontiac and expand its care services for residents and first responders from mental health to housing. 

Inclusive Housing: The groundbreaking of Oakland County’s first neuro-inclusive neighborhood, Walton Oaks, took place in September. The Oakland Together Housing Trust Fund (HTF) invested $500,000 into the 11-home subdivision in Rochester Hills and $1.5 million into the future Auburn Oaks development, also in Rochester Hills, which breaks ground in Spring 2025. These neighborhoods mix houses and condos built for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as neurotypical people. This living style encourages independence while fostering a supportive environment for adults with disabilities.