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The Holland Sentinel
Holland Twp. prefers scaled-back version of condo project near Quincy
The Holland Township Planning Commission recommended approval for a scaled-back 44-unit condominium project called Lantern Village near Quincy Street and US-31 on Oct. 6. Green Development Ventures and Allen Edwin Homes are proposing 22 attached duplexes on nine acres along the south side of Quincy Street, east of US-31, on property zoned R-2A Medium Density. The proposal received preliminary site plan approval after being tabled in May . The revised plan reduces the scope of an earlier proposal, which called for 60 units. More: Holland Township tables 60-unit housing development on Quincy The current proposal includes a mix of two-story units with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and raised ranch units with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, all with attached two-car garages. The development would be built around a cul-de-sac with road access from Quincy Street. Representatives previously estimated rent prices around $2,500 to $3,000 per month, but clarified rates could be closer to $2,100-$2,400 during the meeting Oct. 6. The development would be constructed in a single phase, expected to begin next summer or fall. During a public hearing, several residents objected to the proposal, citing concerns about neighborhood impacts and traffic. They also asked developers to install fences
wghn.com
State Grant Supports Downtown Grand Haven Redevelopment
Lansing, MI (WGHN) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced state support for redevelopment projects in Grand Haven and Calumet, generating more than five-point-nine million dollars in combined investment. Whitmer announced redevelopment projects receiving support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program and Michigan Community Revitalization Program (MCRP), creating new opportunities for housing and commercial space across the state.
The Holland Sentinel
The Cottages at Holland to include clubhouse, pool in Holland Twp.
A large-scale rental complex has moved closer to construction after receiving a recommendation for final PUD approval from the Holland Township Planning Commission on Oct. 6. The Cottages at Holland is planned for the northwest corner of Beeline Road and Greenly Street. The development would include 87 buildings with 265 units on property zoned R-3 High Density Residential. Capstone Communities has designed the project with a clubhouse and pool area, a fenced-in dog park, greenspaces and walking paths. More: There's a massive apartment development in the works for Holland Twp. The proposal calls for 615 parking spaces, including 272 garage spaces split between 118 attached garage stalls and 154 detached garage stalls. The development would include cottages, townhomes and manor house-inspired walk-up units. The project is meant to be pedestrian-friendly, modeled after the style and scale of pre-war American neighborhoods. Capstone Communities, based in Alabama, said the project would be the company's first in West Michigan. While rent prices haven't been finalized, the company's typical range is $1,900 to $2,700. Developers estimate construction will take about four years, though a formal timeline hasn't been decided. Following discussion Oct. 6, commissioners voted to recommend approval, with the exception of Gretchen Molotky.
wgvunews.org
A 1930s Muskegon landmark will transform into dozens of new affordable apartments
The $16 million renovation will transform the former Froebel School into Froebel Place, a 46-unit affordable housing development. The Spanish-Revival style building on Jackson Avenue was originally built in 1930 and was vacant for more than 20 years before nonprofit developer Samaritas partnered with the city to renovate the site, including historic preservation of key features.
wgvunews.org
Focus West Michigan 10-9-26: EGLE awards Grant to Affordable Housing Project
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is awarding a $! million grant to a Grand Rapids redevelopment project, the public can hear from West Michigan political candidates during a Saturday morning forum in Grand Rapids, Guiding Light is again hosting its annual 5k event, Grand Rapids residents with small claims cases have a new settlement option.
The Holland Sentinel
Holland Township to consider bed and breakfast, two housing projects
The Sentinel is providing a weekly round-up of the biggest topics in upcoming municipal meetings, giving our readers a chance to engage with their local officials on the projects, appointments and decisions that hit closest to home. These round-ups are written on Fridays and updated online Mondays. Municipalities are not required by the Michigan Open Meetings Act to provide an agenda in advance of a meeting, but they are required to provide notice. Please visit your local municipality website for the most updated information. Here are the biggest topics for meetings Monday-Friday, Oct. 5-9: Ottawa County Plat Board : 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex An agenda was not immediately available Agricultural Preservation Board : 8 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 7, at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex The agenda includes: Consideration of a motion to approve and recommend to the Board of Commissioners an option agreement to purchase the development rights to parcel 70-01-30-300-007 consisting of 36 acres Consideration of a motion to approve up to $3,000 and authorize Becky Huttenga to execute an engagement letter with Fast Track Appraisals to appraise development rights to the Creager Property Read the full agenda: tinyurl.com/yc7s4epv Allegan
13 ON YOUR SIDE
New homes under construction as Pierson Township grows
MLive
From 1950s roadside motel to couples retreat: See inside renovated Lakeshore inn
WHITEHALL, MI -- What was an old-school, outdated roadside motel has turned into the Lakeshore’s newest couples retreat. The 1950s Lake Land Inn has transformed into the Lake Land Getaway. New owners, DreamStay, just cut the ribbon on their “retro chic” renovation located at 1002 Colby Road in Whitehall....
MLive
Incumbent Grand Rapids commissioner faces challenger in Nov. 3 election
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A political newcomer is challenging an incumbent Grand Rapids city commissioner in the Nov. 3 race to represent the city’s northeast side. Voters will choose between real estate broker Bryan Cody and incumbent Commissioner Lisa Knight in the November election for the open 2nd Ward seat on the Grand Rapids City Commission.
FOX 17 News West Michigan
Zeeland lands developer for former Main Street Auto site
Downtown Zeeland is seeing a wave of new investment, with the city selecting a developer for a long-vacant corner property while a century-old restaurant works to rebuild after a fire damaged part of its building earlier this year.
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Michigan Retail Center Welcomes 11 New Tenants
RiverTown Crossings, an indoor shopping mall and entertainment destination in Grandville, Michigan, is expanding its offerings by adding 11 new tenants, bringing a mix of retail, dining and entertainment options to the center. The new leases total 33,208 square feet. “We’re excited to welcome these new tenants to RiverTown Crossings...