Mentioned on here in September (back in
Post #250), the $40 million Plaza Roosevelt development has received city approval, and is slated to begin construction this fall. There are lots of parties involved in this effort - Habitat for Humanity of Kent County, Ferris State University, Dwelling Place, Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Hispanic Center of West Michigan, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Clinica Santa Maria, the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association, and more. Elements involved will include:
- 45 affordable rental units and 19 single-family homes (led by Habitat)
- A new 80,000 SF public high school for 500 students
- 2 mixed-use, 3-story buildings
- A 5,000 SF clinic expansion
- Possible expansion of the Cook Arts Center
- Centrally-located neighborhood plaza
- New bus shelters and site furnishings
Quote:
City approves $40M project
Plaza Roosevelt development to include housing, rental units and new GRPS high school.
Ehren Wynder | GRBJ
February 23, 2018
After gaining the necessary approval, the $40-million Plaza Roosevelt development is set to begin construction in the fall. The plan for the Roosevelt Park neighborhood, in southwest Grand Rapids, is the result of a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Kent County and various other organizations in the area. The project began in 2013 when Habitat acquired 5.5 acres of land along Grandville Avenue between Graham and Franklin streets...
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Here's an earlier site plan -
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Plaza Roosevelt