Staff: development activity strong; 2024 construction value was a record

Apr 15, 2025

Development Center staff reported continued strong development, noted recent approvals including an amphitheater parking ramp and Habitat for Humanity adding five townhouses, and said internal plan-review turnaround targets are about five days while addressing a spring backlog; a chart showed $726 million in 2024 construction value.

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Development Center staff opened the commission briefing saying development in the city of Grand Rapids remains strong and highlighted recent approvals, including a parking ramp for the amphitheater. Staff listed several projects in the pipeline: Habitat for Humanity is increasing housing capacity by five townhouse units and Mary Free Bed is modernizing its rehabilitation center.

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