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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kentwood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Garden Park Estates site condominium development
The Garden Park Estates developer will help pay for 56th Street improvements south of Kellogg's Woods Park. The construction contract for the 56th Street extension was also awarded at $1,012,588.
First Companies industrial project on 36th Street
The city created a district on part of the old Steelcase property, the first step toward tax abatements for two companies interested in locating there. No abatement is guaranteed — applications would come back to the commission later.
Division Avenue form-based code amendment for fuel stations
Existing businesses like auto repair shops on Division Avenue that became non-conforming when the form-based code was adopted can now expand through a special land use review, keeping them viable in the corridor.