Stocking Elementary’s New Future | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids’ former Stocking Elementary is set for a major transformation into a 48-unit affordable housing complex, with Commonwealth Development Corporation leading the charge. While the school board chose them over the West Grand Neighborhood Organization’s community hub vision, neighbors are pushing back — demanding preserved green space and a playground, which developers now promise to keep along with a new community garden. But compromises are mounting: no basketball court, more buildings and parking than planned, and the neighborhood group still lacks a permanent home — even if they might rent space in the new development. A key decision looms as the planning commission reviews the project’s land use request on September 10th — could this be the final shape of Stocking’s future? 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/5a5ce4d77b83f6a6