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2018 was a good year for Muskegon.
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2018 was a big year for development in downtown Muskegon
Bryce Huffman | Michigan Radio
December 28, 2018
Two and a half years after the Consumer’s Energy power plant closed in Muskegon, city officials are moving forward with development projects. Frank Peterson, the Muskegon city manager, says the power plant was once worth nearly $100 million in taxable value...This year, about 20 development projects have either been completed, started or announced. Those projects include the Berkshire Muskegon senior apartments, Rad Dad’s Taco and Tequila Bar, Drip Drop Drink Coffee Bar and more...
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This article summarizes many of the completed and in-progress projects in the city. Most have been posted on here before, although I had not seen that they have released preliminary renderings for the convention center project.
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Downtown Muskegon develops in leaps and bounds in 2018
Justine McGuire | MLive
December 27, 2018
MUSKEGON, MI - 2018 was a banner year for the downtown Muskegon area with about 20 development projects completed, in progress or announced. Multiple projects contributed to a changing landscape in the area, including the rise of Lake View Lofts, Berkshire Muskegon, a beer production facility and portions of Heritage Square; and the ongoing deconstruction of B.C. Cobb power plant and portions of the former Shaw Walker furniture factory. Other projects are aimed at enhancing the experience of visitors and locals, including the ongoing renovation of the L.C. Walker Arena, two new grocery stores, new restaurants and retail, hotel renovations and a dog park. Four of five projects that were announced, but have not yet broken ground, include housing and commercial space. The fifth is the much anticipated convention center...
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Here's the convention center rendering, followed by some other images of note. There are many more in the article -
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MLive | Courtesy Progressive AE
Downtown, as seen from Highpoint Flats
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MLive | Mike Krebs
Lake View Lofts
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MLive | Justine McGuire
Heritage Square Commons
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MLive | Justine McGuire
Pigeon Hill Brewing Company Production Facility
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MLive | Justine McGuire
More to watch for in 2019 -
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Downtown Muskegon building to house brewery, 2 restaurants and coffee shop
Justine McGuire | MLive
December 17, 2018
MUSKEGON, MI - NorthTown 794 could be a miniature version of Grand Rapids’ The B.O.B, right in downtown Muskegon. NorthTown 794 is the reincarnation of the century-old former Al Perri furniture store at 794 Pine St. It will initially house four businesses. Built in 1923, the building is being restored to its former 1920s glory with the goal of contributing to the rapid redevelopment and rebirth of downtown Muskegon. It’s expected to open during spring 2019...
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If you look back in the google maps timeline, you can see that the cladding was recently removed and the facades were restored.
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Residents eager to see updated waterfront community plan
Marvis Herring | WoodTV8
December 26, 2018
MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Lakeshore residents are eager to learn more about a revised plan that would add luxury condos and homes along the Muskegon Lake waterfront. The Docks, a proposed residential development, would go in the middle of the city's Beachwood-Bluffton neighborhood. The developers, MiCoast Properties, received planning commission approval of its preliminary plan in October. The waterfront residential community is set to include 280 units, a pool, boardwalks, a pickleball, court and a massive boat basin...
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Conceptual Site Plan
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WoodTV8 | Courtesy MiCoast properties
And we still await what will happen with the gutted Ameribank Building -
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'It’s tough’: Developer working on plan for Ameribank building in downtown Muskegon
Justine McGuire | MLive
December 17, 2018
MUSKEGON, MI - The former Ameribank building that stands as a shell in downtown Muskegon still isn’t sold. Entrepreneur John Essex has an option to purchase the building for $425,000. It was set to expire in November, but the city of Muskegon, which owns the building, extended it for 60 days, City Manager Frank Peterson said...Essex estimated that developing the building, 880 First St., would cost about $6 million...
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MLive | Justine McGuire