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Gilmore Collection retains ownership of The B.O.B., plans September reopening
GRAND RAPIDS — Gilmore Collection plans to reopen The B.O.B. in downtown Grand Rapids after a deal to sell the venue fell through.
‘BOOMING’ SUBURBIA: Developers plan hundreds of new housing units in GR area
Suburban Grand Rapids is experiencing a spike in activity from both longtime and relatively new multifamily housing developers who see opportunity with high demand and often readily available land.
Kalamazoo mixed-use development receives additional state loan as construction costs spike
KALAMAZOO — The developer planning a 52-unit, mixed-use project at a former industrial site north of downtown Kalamazoo will receive $1.2 million in additional state loans as construction costs escalate.
‘LONG TIME COMING’: Franklin Partners purchases 74-acre Site 36 in Wyoming for future industrial redevelopment
WYOMING — Franklin Partners LLC has purchased the sprawling former General Motors stamping plant in Wyoming known as Site 36 for $5.25 million and plans to build a new industrial development on the property.
Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives plans move to larger location
GRAND RAPIDS — The Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives plans to relocate to an 18,000-square-foot, three-story space in Grand Rapids’ Heartside neighborhood, which would be a major expansion for the organization.
Fair Housing Center of West Michigan awarded federal housing discrimination funds ‘in the nick of time’
GRAND RAPIDS — The Fair Housing Center of West Michigan is one of 11 agencies in the country receiving federal funding to support housing discrimination victims who have been increasingly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Standard opening first dispensary in Grand Rapids near Medical Mile
GRAND RAPIDS — New Standard plans to open its first dispensary in Grand Rapids with a new building in the city’s Midtown district near Medical Mile.
Eastern Kille Distillery plans outdoor cocktail garden, distillery along White Pine Trail
PLAINFIELD TWP. — The Plainfield Charter Township Planning Commission has approved Eastern Kille Distillery’s plan to relocate its distilling operation to a 16-acre property along the White Pine Trail.
Erhardt Construction ‘putting down roots’ in Muskegon with second office
MUSKEGON — General contractor, construction management and design firm Erhardt Construction Co. is opening a new office in Muskegon, company officials have announced.
Grand Haven restaurant The Toasted Pickle expanding with new downtown Rockford location
ROCKFORD — The Toasted Pickle specialty sandwich shop in Grand Haven is expanding with a second location in downtown Rockford at the former Ramona’s Table restaurant.
MiBiz on WOOD-TV8: Grand Haven to consider Chinook Pier redevelopment proposal
City officials in Grand Haven are considering a Zeeland-based developer’s proposal to reconfigure Chinook Pier in downtown.
Grand Haven considers lone proposal for redeveloping Chinook Pier
GRAND HAVEN — City leaders will have to decide whether to work with a single development team to refine conceptual plans for redeveloping an area along Grand Haven’s waterfront.
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$12.2M Belknap Lookout affordable housing project aims to stop displacement in neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS — Property once planned for a high-end residential project is now slated to be redeveloped into 52 affordable apartments in the city’s Belknap Lookout neighborhood.
GR officials consider ‘transformational’ 16-story apartment, condo tower at Studio Park
GRAND RAPIDS — A 16-story addition is planned for Studio Park downtown that would add another 165 apartments and at least 24 condominium units to the downtown development.
Long Road Distillers plans new tasting room, Less Traveled, in GR neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS — Long Road Distillers LLC plans to bring a tasting room called Less Traveled to Grand Rapids’ East Hills neighborhood.
Construction firm, cannabis company partner on new commercial development on GR’s west side
GRAND RAPIDS — Construction Simplified plans to move and expand its offices in Grand Rapids in preparation of eventually growing its presence across the country.
Dwelling Place seeks affordable housing on downtown GR surface parking lot
GRAND RAPIDS — Dwelling Place is planning major renovation work on its longtime affordable housing units in downtown Grand Rapids and continues to seek financing to convert a surface parking lot into more housing.
Salon owners plan coffee shop with cocktails in GR’s Alger Heights neighborhood
GRAND RAPIDS — A pair of small business owners are moving forward with plans for a coffee shop and cocktail lounge in the city’s Alger Heights neighborhood.
Grand Rapids joins national coalition to reduce emissions through building standards
GRAND RAPIDS — The city of Grand Rapids has joined 32 other state and local governments across the country in the National Building Performance Standard Coalition that the Biden administration rolled out on Jan. 22.
Brick Road Pizza Co. ‘killed’ by COVID after 13 years in business
GRAND RAPIDS — The owners of Brick Road Pizza Co. announced today that the family-owned staple will be closing its doors Sunday after 13 years in business on Wealthy Street.
Eastern Kille Distillery planning new GR tasting room on Wealthy Street
GRAND RAPIDS — Eastern Kille Distillery plans to build a presence on Grand Rapids’ east side with a new tasting room that will focus on handcrafted cocktails.
Rockford Construction generates $30M in recent GR property sales, to reinvest in new projects
GRAND RAPIDS — Affiliates of Rockford Construction Co. Inc. sold several Grand Rapids properties late last year for more than $30 million that will support the company’s investments in future projects.
GR officials downplay neighborhood concerns, say unique housing project is needed
GRAND RAPIDS — City officials are set to consider zoning changes in support of an affordable housing development that they say is needed but has received pushback from some nearby residents.
Rental assistance application deadline nears as demand for relief remains high
West Michigan housing groups are still experiencing a steady flow of people who have been affected financially by the pandemic and are seeking rental relief through the state’s COVID Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) program.
Networking group provides opportunities for women in male-dominated CRE industry
Before forming the West Michigan chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network (CREW), its founding members realized that most of their business leads came from networking with other women.
Grand Rapids added 658 housing units in 2021 as needs continue
GRAND RAPIDS — The city of Grand Rapids experienced an increase of 658 residential units in its housing stock last year, 289 of which were low-income housing spaces.
Vander Kodde Construction acquired by third generation of family ownership
WYOMING — Vander Kodde Construction Co. was recently acquired by the third generation in the firm’s family ownership.
Hinman Co. acquires 50K-square-foot flexible office building in Portage
PORTAGE — Commercial real estate firm The Hinman Co. has made its second property acquisition in Portage in the past six months.
The Diatribe plans mixed-use development for new offices, event venue on GR’s south side
GRAND RAPIDS — Leaders of The Diatribe Inc. are planning a mixed-use building that would house the nonprofit’s offices as well as retail storefronts, apartment units and a performing arts venue.
Major lakeshore developments, property deals top the most-read real estate stories of 2021
West Michigan’s lakeshore is in the midst of several major redevelopment projects that include grandiose plans for lakefront reconfigurations spanning Manistee to Grand Haven.