Historic School Becomes Affordable Housing | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids’ historic Stocking Elementary School is set to become 48 affordable apartments after the city’s Planning Commission gave the green light to a $20 million project. Developer Commonwealth Development plans to renovate the century-old building and add two new structures, all contingent on securing low-income housing tax credits by October—or risk waiting until next year. The school’s sale sparked debate, with a neighborhood group wanting it turned into a community hub, but now the focus is on providing housing for households earning 30-70% of area median income. Concerns over lost outdoor space and the basketball court were addressed with promises to preserve the court and adjust designs. With conditions like landscaping and quieter construction hours, the project moves forward—construction could begin late 2027 if funding is approved in January or February. 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/179553ef599b0882