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Housing commission backs letter of support for Hope Bridge small-footprint project; PUD submission faces infrastructure cost challenge

Ottawa County Housing Commission · December 5, 2025
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The commission agreed to sign a letter supporting the Hope Bridge small-footprint housing PUD for Doors of Hope; staff warned Holland’s transportation department may require a sidewalk costing an estimated $80,000–$100,000, a cost that could affect project affordability.

Commission staff updated members on the county’s small-footprint homes initiative and a planned demonstration project, Hope Bridge, and presented a draft letter of support for inclusion in the PUD package for the City of Holland.

Staff said the initiative aims to release final plans to the public Jan. 9 and will convene municipal planning staff in February to discuss zoning and opportunity parcels. The Hope Bridge PUD package is slated for submittal to Holland on Dec. 17 and staff…

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