Kate Carlson
Staff Writer, covers real estate and development and small businesses
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NYC developer plans 240-unit affordable housing complex in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS — A New York City-based developer has proposed a 240-unit affordable housing complex along Lake Michigan Drive on the city’s west side.
Integrated Architecture begins $2M renovation to move headquarters to Monroe North
GRAND RAPIDS — Integrated Architecture LLC is starting construction this week to renovate a 13,600-square-foot building north of downtown into its new headquarters.
Woodland Mall to reopen June 1 under new safety protocols
GRAND RAPIDS — Woodland Mall will reopen June 1 with new protocols in place, including limited access and occupancy to comply with state regulations, mall officials announced today.
New public restroom aims to revitalize GR Heartside community
GRAND RAPIDS — A downtown public restroom set to break ground this week in the Grand Rapids Heartside district is meant to benefit all community members, but will also help address longstanding concerns from neighboring businesses.
Q&A: Brandon Davis Office of Oversight and Public Accountability Director, City of Grand Rapids
Tension between Grand Rapids residents and the city’s police department spurred officials last year to create an Office of Oversight and Public Accountability. Earlier this month, Brandon Davis — the office’s interim director since August — was appointed to the job on a permanent basis.
Grand Rapids 2021 budget puts $5.4M to neighborhood, business relief
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids City Commission passed a $531 million budget Thursday for fiscal year 2021, which includes $5.4 million in economic relief funding for residents and businesses.
Cities weigh creating ‘social districts’ to help bars and restaurants
As northern Michigan restaurants and bars reopen under occupancy limits and other restrictions, business leaders and city officials are considering ways to expand the footprint of existing restaurants to help boost revenue.
State board approves funding for Lansing mixed-use project, Cass County public improvements
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved financing today for a range of economic development initiatives, including brownfield tax incentives for a major mixed-use project in Lansing and public improvements in Cass County.
Newaygo County dispensary expected to sell adult use Friday
GRANT — C3 Industries LLC expects to start selling recreational cannabis products Friday at its newly opened medical marijuana dispensary in southern Newaygo County.
