At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the site plan for a new condominium development on Bjornson Street.

The site, to be named Sandy Acres, will have 54 single family homes and will be an investment of about $18 million. Six of the homes will also serve as income restricted rentals and will be first-come first serve. According to Jared Lutz, project manager of Michigan Growth Advisors, the plan now is 27 homes will be built each year.

“They'll be income restricted for 15 years, and the projected rent is about 100% AMI, which in this county, is about $1,900 a month,” said Lutz.

The vote passed unanimously by the Authority and will now go to the city commission for a final vote on November 17.

“I think growth in big graphics is fantastic,” said Mark Gifford, city manager. “I think 54 homes are needed. I like the layout. I like to design. (With) the sort of extension of the grid work of the city, I am very happy with all that."

Financial changes from the last meeting with the project include the lowering of infrastructure funding from $2 million to $1 million to increase eligibility activities and interest adjustments from 5 percent to 3.5 percent. 

To re-watch the meeting for more details, visit here: Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Meeting 10/28/2025?