Proposed Gaslight Development – Citizen Survey


Proposed Gaslight Development – Citizen Survey
The Issue
The Gaslight development proposal is under review/pending approval by the East Grand Rapids (EGR) City Commission. The proposed development includes:
- Five buildings ranging from 4 to 6 stories tall
- Multiple 4-story townhomes
- 149 residential units, including lower-income housing
- 35,000 square feet of commercial space
- No designated public greenspace
- All roads within the development would be privately owned and managed by the developer
- Ultra-modern cement design
- No independent traffic, parking, environmental, or commercial feasibility studies have been conducted
- Developer may receive a 20-year tax abatement from the city
- Unknown impact on EGR property values
- No public vote is currently being offered to residents
By signing, I am indicating that no, I do not approve this development as proposed.
Sean SperlingPetition Starter
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The Issue
The Gaslight development proposal is under review/pending approval by the East Grand Rapids (EGR) City Commission. The proposed development includes:
- Five buildings ranging from 4 to 6 stories tall
- Multiple 4-story townhomes
- 149 residential units, including lower-income housing
- 35,000 square feet of commercial space
- No designated public greenspace
- All roads within the development would be privately owned and managed by the developer
- Ultra-modern cement design
- No independent traffic, parking, environmental, or commercial feasibility studies have been conducted
- Developer may receive a 20-year tax abatement from the city
- Unknown impact on EGR property values
- No public vote is currently being offered to residents
By signing, I am indicating that no, I do not approve this development as proposed.
Sean SperlingPetition Starter
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The Decision Makers
East Grand Rapids City Council
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East Grand Rapids City Council - Ward 1
East Grand Rapids City Council - Ward 2
East Grand Rapids City Council - Ward 1
East Grand Rapids City Council - Ward 2

East Grand Rapids City Mayor
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Petition created on June 26, 2025