National real estate firm The Glick Company is seeking to complete a $13 million revitalization of Carriage House - an affordable home complex - and Hickory Village - a senior and disable apartment community on Muskegon’s northeast side.
City Director of Development Services Jake Eckholm addressed how changing affordability requirements could affect elderly, disabled and low-income residents.
“There may be a small number of people impacted in each complex and they are entitled to up to $5,000 in relocation assistance and Glick is responsible for finding them a substantially equivalent unit in the same community so they are protected under the law in that way.”
Muskegon City Commissioners approved local tax incentives to pair with state funding financing updates to the 40-year-old buildings, including several that do not meet current accessibility standards.
Glick representative Janine Betsey detailed interior work to the 304 units.
“We are completely redoing all of the kitchens. We put in solid surface countertops like you get in a market-rate apartment. You’re getting all new high efficiency appliances, all new lighting. We are doing 100% of the flooring.”
Exterior renovations include replacing steps and windows, concrete work, landscaping, new playgrounds and dog park.
Initial work has begun and contractors will now move building-by-building to ensure minimal disruption to the seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families living in the complex.
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