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...

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.

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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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...

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...

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 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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

“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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...