Affordable housing is about to become a reality on Grand Rapids' south side, but it will be more than just a place to live; it will be a neighborhood that revitalizes the surrounding community.
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Lighthouse Communities Inc. is about to launch its fourth affordable housing apartment complex on the south side of Grand Rapids.
The Roosevelt Park Lofts development is indicative of the nonprofit organization’s mission. It is not just about creating housing opportunities. It is really all about neighborhoods and community revitalization.
Plans for the $4.5 million Roosevelt Park Lofts development presented to Grand Rapids city officials call for 21 loft-style apartments and 2,400 square feet of commercial space to be built in a structure in the 1300 block of Grandville Avenue SE. The building is more than 100 years old and was the original home of both Heckman Biscuit Co. and the Keebler Foods Co.
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