Developer builds with ‘missing middle’ workforce in mind
Zeeland native Vishal Arora aims to promote a “howdy neighbor” vibe with his projects. He hopes to foster community among residents of his West Michigan HOM Flats complexes.
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Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand
The Cottrell family has created a little free pantry in front of their Holland home to spread a little kindness and a helping hand during COVID-19.
Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital
Zeeland Board of Public Works has been issuing Holiday Power Dollars for 30 years to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard. In light of the pandemic and resulting health and safety measures, this year’s certificates — that can be spent at participating local businesses — will be delivered digitally.
Festive and safe: A socially distanced Halloween solution
Carol Myers hopes her neighbors copy her example of a decorated tube for a socially distanced Halloween.
Jubilee, Habitat break ground on mixed-income neighborhood
Work has begun on Park Vista Place, a joint project to create a mixed-income neighborhood. Organizers Jubilee Ministries and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity expect the first three homes to be move-in ready by early spring.
Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic
MSU Extension has seen a spike in interest from those seeking to create home gardens since the pandemic began. Those who are trying it say gardening provides a food source and fills the need to nurture.
Saving a landmark brings couple to Spring Lake
In July, a renovated Lilley Mansion will open as a bed-and-breakfast, nearly two years to the day that Robert Lopez and Patrick Roggenbau discovered the vacant landmark while on vacation.
Nonprofits join forces to tackle affordable housing shortage in Ottawa County
The Rodriguez-Matos family will finally move into their own home thanks to the work of local nonprofits that are joining forces to more quickly move the needle on available affordable housing in the Holland area.
Little pantry brings kindness, helping hand
The Cottrell family has created a little free pantry in front of their Holland home to spread a little kindness and a helping hand during COVID-19.
Zeeland Board of Public Works’ Holiday Power Dollars program goes digital
Zeeland Board of Public Works has been issuing Holiday Power Dollars for 30 years to customers who decorate the exterior of their home or yard. In light of the pandemic and resulting health and safety measures, this year’s certificates — that can be spent at participating local businesses — will be delivered digitally.
Festive and safe: A socially distanced Halloween solution
Carol Myers hopes her neighbors copy her example of a decorated tube for a socially distanced Halloween.
Jubilee, Habitat break ground on mixed-income neighborhood
Work has begun on Park Vista Place, a joint project to create a mixed-income neighborhood. Organizers Jubilee Ministries and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity expect the first three homes to be move-in ready by early spring.
Backyard gardens gain popularity during pandemic
MSU Extension has seen a spike in interest from those seeking to create home gardens since the pandemic began. Those who are trying it say gardening provides a food source and fills the need to nurture.
Saving a landmark brings couple to Spring Lake
In July, a renovated Lilley Mansion will open as a bed-and-breakfast, nearly two years to the day that Robert Lopez and Patrick Roggenbau discovered the vacant landmark while on vacation.
Nonprofits join forces to tackle affordable housing shortage in Ottawa County
The Rodriguez-Matos family will finally move into their own home thanks to the work of local nonprofits that are joining forces to more quickly move the needle on available affordable housing in the Holland area.
