Grand Haven Twp approves brownfield redevelopment authority

Grand Haven leaders made a significant move toward ensuring future economic development by putting the creation of the city’s first brownfield redevelopment authority on a fast track.

According to excerpts from the story:

Two months after a potential developer said "no thanks" to the Asimco Camshaft Inc. property, Grand Haven Township took action last week to make sure vacant industrial sites like it in the township become more attractive for development.

The township board approved the creation of a brownfield redevelopment authority that will make available a number of financial options for the redevelopment of contaminated properties.

"It's another tool to facilitate economic development," said David C. Miller, vice president of economic development for the Chamber of Commerce.

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