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I'm still not sure how my wife stumbled upon this, and I don't think there's been press on it, but apparently Madewell opens this month at Breton Village:

From East GRs e-newsletter, in the Mayors Corner: “We have had very exciting news regarding Gaslight Village. Jade Pig, who redeveloped the old Jacobson's store and reignited the business district a dozen years ago, has announced they are preparing to develop the vacant property behind the parking ramp, and are projecting a $30 million investment. They see Gaslight Village as a huge success they want to build upon. The plans have not yet been brought to the City.”

It doesn't appear so. It's owned by 45 Ottawa Associates LLC, with a mailing address going to Rockford Constrution's 601 First St address.

Mission BBQ is opening on E Beltline north of Knapp, where Bagger Daves was. https://mission-bbq.com/ I ate at the new City BBQ on 28th near woodland last week. Very good! But... what's with all the BBQ all of the sudden?

I just said this to my wife. Or a Lucky Strike. Seems like a real complimentary draw to a movie theater..

Ditto.

Panda Express is opening across from woodland mall where MC Sports used to be.

Well, you beat me to it, but I had my headline all planned: This just in: Johnny Bz to get rid of worlds worst parking lot. Images from planning commission.

Ours does too. In a quiet SE side neighborhood. And I bet no one knows. 5 families or whatever our church hosts doesn’t equal 100, but I think people (on here) are way over reacting. There were maybe 4 letters of opposition and 20 or so support.

The Family Promise proposal was supported by the neighborhood association and was approved today. https://www.facebook.com/CityofGrandRapids/videos/2003858503026667/

Looks like they were successful, it's coming down today.

They split and transferred the property at the back half of 2500 Burton (along Inverness) to Townhomes at Breton Village LLC a few weeks back [http://grdowntowncondos.com/townhomes_breton_village/]. So it seems like they're actually happening. I can't believe I forgot to post the renderings and floor plans - complete with roof deck over looking trash and loading docks. @x99 where you at?!

Starbucks is going in next to Sur La Table, the veterinary clinic is moving from Breton Village into a yet to be constructed building next to Fresh Thyme.

Anyone know who ended up buying this after Res Life backed out? Seems like there's been movement here lately...

There's a lease pending sign in the space next to Sur La Table. It was designed for a drive-thru, so will be interesting to see what comes of it.