Protect the Shawmut Hills neighborhood from reckless development
Stop the Seventh Street Development
A team of developers wants to build dozens of townhomes on a 5-acre lot at 2450 7th Street NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This lot sits in the heart of the Shawmut Hills neighborhood, a low-density community of single-family homes on Grand Rapids’ West Side.
The project, led by East Grand Rapids-based developer Adam Rogalski, is widely opposed by neighborhood residents, because it will irreparably alter the character of our community—negatively impacting traffic, pedestrian safety, drainage, green space, and overall quality of life.
Community Engagement Meeting
Wednesday, February 25
Shawmut Hills Elementary School
6:00 p.m.
This is the last community meeting before developers submit their proposal.
Contact the City Planning Commission
Let the Planning Commission know you oppose the proposed development at 2450 7th Street NW. The more of us they hear from, the harder we’ll be to ignore.
Take the City of Grand Rapids’ Survey
Make your voice heard!
The city is also collecting feedback through an online survey. Responses will be shared with the developers and the Planning Commission.
Current view of 2450 Seventh Street NW in Grand Rapids, site of a proposed high-density townhouse development.
Why We Oppose the Proposed Development
We’re part of a growing city. We know Grand Rapids needs more housing, and every neighborhood has a part to play in the solution. At the same time, every solution should be compatible with the existing neighborhood.
The development proposed for 2450 7th Street NW does not meet this standard.
As residents of Shawmut Hills—many of whom have called this place home for decades—we want developers to submit a plan that:
Preserves the character of our low-density neighborhood
Mitigates any adverse impact to traffic and pedestrian safety
Conserves green space
Addresses longstanding water and drainage issues linked to this property
We want responsible development that preserves our neighborhood character and protects our homes.
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