Muskegon, Grand Rapids form partnership to develop Muskegon's waterfront

The Muskegon Chronicle reports that economic development leaders from Grand Rapids and Muskegon have joined forces to help stimulate what could be lucrative and longterm investments in Muskegon's waterfront.

According to excerpts from the story:

Grand Rapids and Muskegon economic developers are proposing the two communities join forces on a focused development program that could have historic significance for the future of Muskegon's waterfront.

The Right Place Inc. in Grand Rapids and Muskegon Area First — both economic development agencies — are putting forth a plan for a new West Michigan Economic Partnership. In Muskegon, the partnership could focus on redevelopment of the Muskegon Lake downtown waterfront for a mix of uses from a deep-water port supporting wind turbine manufacturing activities to commercial businesses supporting water recreation and tourism.

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