Locus Development aims to create new national urban development model
A Grand Rapids development duo is on the cusp of launching what could be the inaugural project for a new national model of public/private partnerships that revolutionize urban design and the financial partnerships that make that happen.
A Grand Rapids development duo is on the cusp of launching what could be the inaugural project for a new national model of public/private partnerships that revolutionize urban design and the financial partnerships that make that happen.
According to excerpts from the story:
GRAND RAPIDS — A unique public-private project by Locus Development aims to shape the look of future urban development.
Developers Andy Winkel and John Green are often asked about financing given the tough commercial real estate conditions, but the pair have the backing of Mercantile Bank for their 38 Commerce project and are currently working with Integrated Architecture and the city of Grand Rapids design team on the final design of the first-of-its-kind building.
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