Kate Carlson

Grand Rapids brewery owner scoops up 2 west side commercial buildings The new owner of a pair of commercial buildings on Grand Rapids’ west side is considering adding residential units as part of a long-term redevelopment plan.

The new owner of a pair of commercial buildings on Grand Rapids’ west side is considering adding residential units as part of a long-term redevelopment plan. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-es...

Cannabis businesses call Grand Rapids social equity program ‘municipal extortion’ in new lawsuit Six cannabis companies are suing the city of Grand Rapids over its Cannabis Social Equity Program, which operators have harshly criticized for its excessive red tape that has put cannabis licenses in ...

Six cannabis companies are suing Grand Rapids over its social equity program. While seemingly well-intentioned, the program has been a headache for cannabis operators since it was established, adding hefty fines and red tape that put licenses in jeopardy.

Muskegon advances $160M incentive package for Shaw Walker project The city of Muskegon backed a $160 million incentive package to support Parkland Properties’ Shaw Walker redevelopment.

The $160 million incentive package for the massive redevelopment of what is known as Muskegon's biggest eyesore gained local approval this week.
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Grand Rapids DDA to vote on $8M land sale for Amway Stadium The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority is set to sell 4.4 acres of parking lots for $8.04 million for the Amway Stadium project.

Things are moving quickly now on the Amway Stadium project. Construction is expected to begin in April or May. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-es...

Data center demand drives commercial HVAC firm to nearly triple footprint A commercial HVAC company is nearly tripling its manufacturing footprint just north of Grand Rapids to keep up with demand from data centers.

A commercial HVAC company is nearly tripling its manufacturing footprint just north of Grand Rapids to keep up with demand from data centers. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/manufac...

Amway Stadium to add skybridge linking YMCA and GVSU parking ramp A new skybridge will link Amway Stadium, the Grand Rapids YMCA, and GVSU’s parking ramp, solving parking and access issues.

The development team building Amway Stadium is adding a skybridge to the project. This would connect the nearby YMCA building to GVSU's 900-space parking deck, providing Y members and soccer game attendees with parking + a safer way to walk over the busy intersection.

Corewell Health details residency housing plans at Grand Rapids headquarters Corewell Health plans to build a 125-unit mixed-use apartment development next to its office park in Grand Rapids to serve as a talent attraction tool and house members of its medical residency and fe...

Corewell Health is planning a 125-unit, mixed-use apartment development next to its office park in Grand Rapids, plus more surface parking. Two buildings, including the former Rocky's Bar, will be demolished as part of their proposed development plans.

Federal funding frozen for adult literacy nonprofit for immigrants The Literacy Center of West Michigan received a notice Tuesday that its $300,000 grant from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that was renewed in November 2024 has been frozen, with no fur...

A West Michigan program that teaches immigrants ESL and provides legal guidance in navigating gaining U.S. citizenship had its federal funding frozen yesterday without explanation. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/nonprof...

Developer tacks on 20 acres for more housing at former golf course A West Michigan development group has sold or is in the process of repurposing nearly all 115 acres of a former Muskegon County golf course, and has added 20 more acres for a 92-unit luxury townhome p...

A lakeshore developer is in the process of repurposing nearly all of the 115-acre Fruitport Golf Course in Muskegon County, and is also planning a 92-unit luxury townhome project directly south of the site. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-es...

A ‘game changer’ incentive program is running out of money. Developers say lawmakers must act. A Michigan tax incentives program that has been crucial for massive urban infill developments across the state is running out of money.

The state's most powerful tool for large-scale projects, which was awarded last year to the Acrisure Amphitheater and Amway Stadium projects in Grand Rapids, is now out of funding. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/economi...

Industrial moving company relocating from property near amphitheater, Grand River An industrial moving company based near the Grand River and surrounded by a wave of redevelopment south of downtown Grand Rapids is relocating to a vacant former General Motors campus in Wyoming.

An industrial moving company based near the Grand River and surrounded by a wave of redevelopment south of downtown Grand Rapids is relocating to a vacant former General Motors campus in Wyoming.

West Michigan executives are increasingly optimistic in the regional economy, survey finds Grand Rapids business leaders are expressing a little more confidence in 2025 compared to last year, despite ongoing labor constraints and housing shortages.

“But at the same time, there is a gap between the quality of talent that you all need for your business to continue to grow. It will be one of the biggest factors impacting growth over the next decade.” www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/politic...

Architecture firm moves Grand Rapids office back downtown Lott3Metz Crutcher Architecture moved its Grand Rapids office from the city’s East Hills neighborhood to downtown at the end of last year.

Lott3Metz Crutcher Architecture moved its Grand Rapids office from the city’s East Hills neighborhood to downtown at the end of last year.
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Grand Rapids nonprofit secures land in Creston neighborhood to expand urban farming New City Neighbors has purchased 5.5 acres in Grand Rapids' Creston Neighborhood to expand urban farming and youth programming.

New City Neighbors nonprofit is expanding its growing operation in the city's Creston Neighborhood with the acquisition of a 5.5-acre property. The nonprofit focuses on youth development through urban farming and has struggled with land access in the past. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/real-es...

Hot ‘n Now is coming back with deal led by tribal economic development firm Michigan fast-food burger chain Hot ‘n Now that rose to prominence in the 1990s but has nearly entirely disappeared is being revived under a deal led by a tribal economic development firm and an Up No...

BREAKING: Two Hot 'n Now restaurants are planned to open this year in Wayland and Alpena after the chain was recently sold to the economic development arm of Gun Lake Tribe and an Alpena developer. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/food-dr...

Mecosta County evaluates economic development strategy as local officials push back on Gotion project Ongoing contention over a $2.4 billion battery plant near Big Rapids played at least a “small part” in a Mecosta County economic development organization suspending its contract with The Right Place I...

There are vacancies in top leadership roles at three economic development organizations in Mecosta County right now, where Gotion is planning its $2.4B battery plant. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/economi...

Wyoming’s 3 Gatos Brewery to close in February Wyoming-based 3 Gatos Brewery will be closing its doors on Feb. 9 after three and a half years in business.

I wrote about this place when it opened. A cool concept in a terrible location. It's sad to see another local brewery close. www.crainsgrandrapids.com/news/restaur...