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The park, which sits along the North Bank Trail at the end of Central Avenue, now has a small dog park, tennis courts, and softball and baseball diamonds, but it is in dire need of an update, officials say.
Spring Lake Village leaders aim for accessibility all year long in Central Park renovation

The park would be the Spring Lake's first to be universally accessible and available year round.

The Grand Landing site at the intersection of US 31 and Adams Street in Grand Haven has been in the sights of hotel developers since 2006.
Grand Haven’s Grand Landing could finally land a hotel

At the Grand Landing site at the intersection of US 31 and Adams Street, Elite Hospitality has now proposed a 131-room Hilton hotel complex, including a Hampton Inn and Home 2 Suites.   

The 190-unit mixed-income development broke ground last month along Holland Township’s Lakewood Boulevard and will be completed in phases over the next two years.
Affordable housing options expand with Holland’s Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking

To be completed in phases in 2025 and 2026, Lakewood Place Apartment Village will be one of the region’s largest mixed-income housing developments alongside commercial and park space, creating a connectivity along Holland Township's Lakewood Boulevard.

Muskegon Lake is the backdrop for life at Adelaide Pointe Marina where future plans also include residential and commercial uses.
Adelaide Pointe celebrates grand opening of Michigan’s first new marina in nearly three decades

Adelaide Pointe on Muskegon Lake incorporates both private and public amenities into its plan, including fishing spots, a soft shoreline, and residential property along the lake.

Entering its second summer of construction, downtown Zeeland is working with customers and shop owners to make sure downtown shopping and dining is still "The Main Thing."
Supporting local businesses — even during construction — is the Main Thing in Zeeland

Zeeland is encouraging customers to make continuing to support their favorite downtown businesses during construction "The Main Thing" with an awareness campaign that highlights how to navigate construction and why it's important.

The Allegan County Courthouse is expanding its services and its footprint with plans for a new room for another 48th Circuit Court judge.
Allegan County expands footprint with $10M building project

The Allegan County Courthouse is expanding its services and its footprint with plans for a new room for another 48th Circuit Court judge. In the meantime, the 57th District Court has added an attorney magistrate.  

"A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25.
Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Downtown Allegan's newly upgraded sidewalks and streetscape took half the projected time. The city celebrated the $9 million accomplishment — and its downtown businesses — during a Small Business Saturday ribbon cutting event.

A new more secure entrance is among the improvements already in place at the Allegan County Courthouse.
Allegan County to expand courthouse, services

To accommodate the increased level of service, Allegan County will construct a new courtroom and office space for the new judge, their support staff, and other court functions within the existing courthouse.

The Mount Baldhead Gap Filler Radar is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Saugatuck’s iconic Mount Baldhead Radar Annex listed in the National Register of Historic Places

The Saugatuck Gap Filler Radar was operational from 1958-1968 as part of a continent-wide effort to protect the United States from potential attack during the Cold War. The long-time Saugatuck icon is now recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, a significant step in its preservation.

View of Broadway Avenue in Muskegon Heights after the renovation of the Strand Theater property and Rowan Park.
Muskegon Heights park could be anchor for community with prosperity grant

The "Reaching NEW Muskegon Heights" project will include a splash pad, restrooms, fountain, and a promenade.

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