Grand Rapids Turns Old School Into Affordable Housing | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids just approved a major affordable housing win: 48 new apartments rising from the former Stocking Elementary site, with units for residents earning 30% to 70% of area median income. Developers listened — renaming it “Stocking School Apartments,” cutting parking for more green space, and keeping the historic gym as a community hub. Neighbors also got their requests heard, including an outdoor basketball court and restored bus stop. Construction will be kept quiet between 7 AM and 7 PM, and entrances will blend in with the neighborhood. The school closed last year, and the district sold it for $1 million — turning a relic into a vital housing solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d65b2ddab7d26b41