Developers plan to bring two vacant buildings back to life for
commercial spaces and facilities to attract more filmmakers to the
state’s growing film industry.
According to excerpts from the story:
New developments in and near downtown
Grand Rapids continue to sprout, and planned expansions and projects
are progressing despite a sobering economy. Two new projects expanding
the reaches of downtown that are expected to receive brownfield
designations include a redevelopment of 502 Second Street NW into two
offices and the renovation of 111 S. Division into a building aimed at
drawing the film industry to the area.
Grand Rapids Economic
Development Director Kara Wood said the city has a strong team that
works together to craft development incentives for projects. "We work
together to offer the developer the best package to get the project
done," Wood told MiBiz.
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