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Regional economic development group reports $2.38 billion in investment and pushes housing strategy
Summary
Greater Grashet reported $2.38 billion in assisted investment since founding, said GGDI-related projects now represent 37% of the county tax base, and urged county participation in housing strategies including a housing TIF/TIFF plan to encourage infill single-family development.
Representatives of Greater Grashet presented the authority's FY2025 annual report and asked commissioners to support ongoing housing and childcare initiatives designed to address a local housing shortage.
Bart summarized financial results and outcomes: since its founding GGDI-assisted projects total about $2.38 billion in investment; in 2025 GGDI projects accounted for 37% of the county's tax base and the organization helped secure $18.7 million in grant revenue. GGDI said it measures success by private investment and jobs created; in 2025 GGDI projects affected roughly 5,000 jobs.
Bart and county staff said housing was the top priority in the recently completed countywide master plan and that GGDI is developing a housing TIF/TIFF plan to lower development costs for single-family infill housing. The group cited options such as accessory dwelling units, brownfield TIF uses for housing, and partnerships with school building-trades programs to lower construction costs. Commissioners offered support and asked for continued coordination between townships, cities and the county on zoning and infill policies.
GGDI requested continued engagement and said it would bring the housing TIF plan forward in the coming months for board feedback and possible approval.
