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BRA approves Powers Place townhomes work plan; board notes policy deviation and site challenges

Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Economic Development Corporation (joint session) · November 6, 2025
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Summary

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved a work plan for Powers Place, an eight‑unit townhome infill project, after discussion about a planned policy deviation to allow one unit at 100% AMI and site grading/retaining‑wall challenges. Staff will document the deviation and consider tracking exceptions in project management tools.

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved a work plan for the Powers Place redevelopment project, an infill proposal that would produce eight townhome units in the West Grand neighborhood.

Staff said total project costs are approximately $2.7 million and that the development team…

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