This Brownfield redevelopment project is expected to help bring new homes and investment to a community where there has been little investment in housing since the 1960s. The Mona Terrace Development project will result in redevelopment of a 51-acre contaminated property into single and multifamily homes. The development area includes four properties, two of which are contaminated. All four properties are currently owned by the city of Muskegon Heights.

Following demolition of structures on the site and environmental cleanup to meet residential standards, Mona Terrace Development will construct approximately 95 homes, an investment of up to $19 million. The developers are interested in incorporating social and environmental sustainability concepts into the plans, including green building, storm water management and recycling materials from the demolition.

The design for the site is based on the principles of New Urbanism, and will include single family and multi-unit row houses inspired by traditional designs. The neighborhood will be designed to integrate into the surrounding area and will be a pedestrian-friendly, walkable environment with tree-lined streets and rear alleys for garage entrances.

The development team’s goal is to create a mixed-income community that serves a variety of lifestyles. First-time homebuyers will receive financing assistance and homeowner education. Young families will have connections to area schools and parks. Empty nesters and young professionals who wish to live in an urban environment also will be potential buyers.