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Grand Rapids Business Journal The Grand Rapids City Commission kicked off its new legislative year focusing on job and housing creation. The city commission held public hearings on two proposed development projects that will result in 245 jobs coming to Grand Rapids with an estimated $142,616 in new annual income tax revenue to the city. It also supported future housing development totaling $87 million that will create 308 new housing units 263 of which will be affordable. It also learned more about proposed zoning changes that would promote the development of new housing. Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said the incentives provided by the commission are an investment in Grand Rapids’ future economic prosperity and housing needs. ....
New grocery store focuses on ‘food justice’ in underserved Grand Rapids neighborhood Updated Jan 17, 2021; Facebook Share It’s also a social justice issue. So, when the 30-year-old Grand Rapids resident had the opportunity to open her new neighborhood grocery store, South East Market, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, she jumped on it. She sees a connection between the slain civil right’s leader’s push for equal rights for Black Americans and her goal of chipping away at the chronic health issues that disproportionally plague low-income people of color. “MLK really empowered people to make change where they are,” said Kelly, who has managed nutrition programs at various nonprofits and recently earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental science and sustainable business from University of Michigan. ....
Grand Rapids to give tax exemptions for 6 affordable, low-income housing developments Updated Jan 12, 2021; Posted Jan 12, 2021 Woda Cooper Companies wants to build two, four-story apartment buildings, geared toward low- to moderate-income residents, on Stocking Ave. NW near 3rd St. NW. The project is one of six Grand Rapids leaders are eyeing to give tax exemptions to. (Rendering courtesy of Woda Cooper Companies) Facebook Share UPDATE: The Grand Rapids City Commission approved the tax exemptions. GRAND RAPIDS, MI Grand Rapids elected leaders have given initial approval on tax exemptions for six proposed affordable and low-income housing developments in the city. If all six projects are completed as planned, they would bring 299 apartment units to the city, of which 78 units are anticipated to be permanent supportive housing serving people with disabilities or chronically homeless. ....