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Public hearing: 'Seeds of Promise' Brownfield amendment proposes 14 factory‑built 'smart homes' across 13 parcels

Grand Rapids City Commission · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Project representatives and city staff presented a Brownfield plan amendment to support 14 factory‑built 'smart homes' across 13 parcels, with $3.8M in development costs, $1.2M Brownfield‑eligible activities and targeted inclusion goals; materials were referred to the Committee of the Whole for review.

City staff and project representatives presented a public hearing on the Seeds of Promise Brownfield plan amendment on Nov. 5, describing a redevelopment that would place 14 factory‑built homes on 13 parcels to create for‑sale infill housing at a range of incomes.

Reginald Thomas, speaking for the project team, said the development targets a mix of one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom homes aimed at households from about 80% to 120% of area median income under a 25‑year Brownfield plan. Thomas said total development costs are about $3.8 million, with roughly $1.2 million of that classified as…

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