Grand Rapids Business Journal
The Grand Rapids City Commission kicked off its new legislative year focusing on job and housing creation.
The city commission held public hearings on two proposed development projects that will result in 245 jobs coming to Grand Rapids with an estimated $142,616 in new annual income tax revenue to the city. It also supported future housing development totaling $87 million that will create 308 new housing units 263 of which will be affordable. It also learned more about proposed zoning changes that would promote the development of new housing.
Mayor Rosalynn Bliss said the incentives provided by the commission are an investment in Grand Rapids’ future economic prosperity and housing needs.