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I noticed today that AHC acquired a portion of MDOT right-of-way (used to be in red). They paid $1.4 million for it. They're definitely planning something!

A plan from GVSU's strategic plan. Some of the main goals are to eliminate surface lots and add more housing (200 units). I wonder why they never seem to focus on housing DT? I feel like it would be full. Also interesting to note they included the pedestrian bridge and an extension and an extension of Seward to Wealthy. Both would be fantastic, but the extension of Seward would require Padnos to finally leave (if that will ever happen). I would think GV would be the first to purchase it if they did, although the clean up costs would probably be quite a bit.

Real estate advisers see Broadmoor Avenue as next big retail corridor I found it interesting that they mention the likelihood of a Meijer store coming 68th and m37 behind the Meijer gas station. I figured that would be a real possibility. It's crazy how much the southern end of the metro has boomed, but it make sense with it being mostly fields with easy access to utilities. With the way Meijer does real estate now, I could see that area changing rapidly like Wilson/LMD. I'm wondering if Meijer has any plans for an Allendale store at some point? That too is one of the fastest growing townships in the state and larger than Lowell, although the Lowell Meijer probably serves a larger area

Is Wahlburgers even that good? It always seemed kind of gimmicky and all I've heard are mediocre reviews

With Jackson landing the new massive battery plant, I'm curious if there has been any talk on a mega site in west Michigan. These sites are pieced together but the state and reserved for massive developments. I think the other two are in Flushing and Lansing. Jackson seems like a pretty good location being at the junction of 94 & 69. I feel like east of GR could probably be ideal, since 131 really only goes to 94. West of GR would better for connecting to Chicago.

You gotta start somewhere! It's only about a five minute walk to NoMo. The area is pretty industrial currently, but it 10 years I could really see it taking off. This, the renovation of the older building and the possible 10 story residential building on the north end will definitely help.

That courtyard actually looks pretty cool

The genesis project has been reconfigured. They will now be demoing the old funeral home and constructing a three story apartment building. An increase from 38 to 55 apartments. More info in the latest PC agenda packet

More momentum spreading further west down Bridge. The old Duthlers is finally being redeveloped. Partial demo to convert it into a dining area and parking for food trucks outback. Pretty sweet concept that will probably do great. I hope we see some plans for the church property just kitty corner from here. More info in the latest PC agenda packet

Ye Yet another project in Belknap. 52 apartments with parking underneath. This is on Coit, directly north of the current project being developed. I wonder how much longer it will be until this whole area is all higher density. It would be great if they could increase the height limits for this neighborhood. I could really see this picking up on the westside near downtown with similar housing stock. More info in the latest PC agenda packet

Somebody get Geha on this!!

I was pretty surprised by this too. A 2.5 year construction would be impressive. It seems like it would simpler than a skyscraper, lots of excavating, building the stage/pavillion, pouring concrete for the seats. installing the seats. I'm sure there's a lot more to it though. I wonder if this will involve some kind of ramp too? My only hope is that we get a new tallest skyscraper out of this project.

It would be a real miss if they didn't do anything with the rooftop, the view of downtown from there is fantastic

It's certainly better than the concrete bunk that's there currently. Were'n't they trying to lure a corporate headquarters there? That block and the block to the east are just horrible reminders of urban renewal

So between Prospect and Division, Wealthy will have this, the new children's hospital and the two other buildings down by Division! Awesome!

I really hope this gets built! I also hope we see much more height outside of downtown and I agree the height restrictions are archaic. I get it, we don't want a 40 story tower in a residential neighborhood, but why can't the business districts and main arteries have some height like a real city? Also, it's an industrial area, who would complain?

This is just phase one of the project, correct? I thought they were going to develop the other lots?

Is Amway demoing part of their complex out in Ada? I drove by there and was wondering. If they do ever abandon it completely that would be a a huge vacant parcel. What's the mix of Corporate vs. Logistics ops there? It would be great for parks/mixed used, especially with the expansion of the parks and trails on the other side of the river. I'm kind of surprised amway is still a thing, how much longer can they last?

I feel like this Is nothing new for Ottawa County, it's just become more visible lately. I have always known which way politically, religiously, etc the OC GR burbs have leaned. I think everyone has. I know it's not everyone out there and it is continuing to become more diverse. Sometimes it's the loudest voices, not necessarily the majority. Regardless of your beliefs, shutting down a library and doing racist things at a basketball, game, things that got national attention, are probably going to be bad for business. OC is the fastest growing county in the state and like I said things are (slowly) changing (Feel free to edit if needed, I tried to state it as civil as possible lol)

It's not dead. Last I heard the GC pulled out of the project and it was going to be rebid. There's a ton of red tape and many agencies involved. The Mayor is pushing very hard for this. It will get done, hopefully we will see actual physical progress with in the next few years, but yes, people are still working on it.

It looks like its the same developer who built the apartments at 810 Fulton E and 937 Fulton E. I'm guessing it's going to be a similar project. They are also developing 937 Fulton. Really great infill for underutilized properties, we could use about 1000 more of these across the city.

It's in the upcoming PC agenda. I didn't look at it too much, but it looks like they want to do a rooftop bar, which would actually be pretty sweet

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/west-michigan/wealthy-sheldon-lofts-pitched-changing-grand-rapids-corridor The Grand Rapids City Commission on Tuesday set a public meeting for Jan. 24 to hear feedback on applications by W&S Development LLC, an entity affiliated with Grand Rapids-based Bazzani Building Company, for a Brownfield Plan Amendment and the creation of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 415 Sheldon Ave. SE on the southern edge of downtown Grand Rapids. The developer is under contract to buy the property from ICCF Community Homes for an undisclosed sum and plans to build two new five-story buildings on the vacant lot, each totaling 25,000 square feet, that will contain retail and 57 market-rate apartments. The project, called Wealthy & Sheldon Lofts, is the latest in a building boom near Grand Rapids' Downtown Market, including the 432-unit McConnell apartment tower and ICCF's recently renamed Southgate Senior Living community, formerly Tapestry Square, scheduled to open in early 2023. This is going to be a busy area!!!

Kenowa does make the most sense. They could then build a bridge and it would go right past the water treatment plant. I did see in the Walker planning agenda that the longterm plan is to extend Ferndale all the way to O'Brien, maybe tie it into that somehow? Wilson needs to be greatly expanded, almost a divided highway. It's the only road bridge across the river between wealthy and LMD. I don't think it's even on MDOT's radar, maybe GVMC For whatever reason, the entire west side seems to be poorly planned, especially with major, continuous north/south roads.

I always wondered why that area isn't more developed, especially with all of the development south and west of the area. The property south of here near the river is contaminated correct? I would think development would continue to spread south from LMD down Wilson. Maybe this will be one of the first major developments in the area. Wilson can be somewhat of a nightmare during peak hours and bumper to bumper during peak times. The area is really going to need another route over the river in the future.