Development News
Updated May 28, 2010
Adams Park Apartments Renovations Underway
- Exterior repairs and upgrades, including parking lot re‑striping, new signage, entry canopy refurbishment, painting and caulking, door replacement, window replacement
- Interior repairs and upgrades, including hallway and stairwell painting, carpet replacement, new Community Room door
- Plumbing repairs and upgrades, including compactor room floor drain repair, new toilets in all units
- New appliances, 100 units
- Safety/security enhancements, including reconnection of an emergency pull cord station, an upgraded fire alarm panel, smoke detector replacement, and new security cameras and recorders.
Interior and exterior renovations are underway, with an anticipated completion date of July 30, 2010.
Campau Commons Community Center Is Open!
The $1.1 million Campau Commons Community Center opened February 25
with a reception planned by the Campau Commons Resident Association. The 9,000‑square-foot facility houses management and resident services offices as well as community meeting space.
The GRHC is working with community partners to offer Campau Commons residents a variety of educational and recreational options at the new center. Programs and services currently offered include parenting, smoking cessation, GED preparation and computer classes, as well as on-site health screenings.
Creston Plaza Apartments Redevelopment Planning Begins
The Grand Rapids Housing Commission (GRHC) staff recently joined with our residents, community partner agencies and interested members of the general public to begin planning for the total redevelopment of Creston Plaza Apartments, a 100-unit subsidized housing development on Grand Rapids' northeast side. A series of meetings was held in October and November to brainstorm potential site plans and building types, styles and amenities, as well as possible resident service enhancements.
The GRHC will seek funding for the multi-million-dollar project through the federal HOPE VI Revitalization Grant Program and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Program. The architect for the project is James Childs Architects.
Many thanks to all who participated in our recent planning meetings. Rest assured that we will provide updates about this exciting new project as it progresses.