Thursday, May 1, 2008

Imagining the Village of Orchard Hills


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The Village of Orchard Hills in Grand Rapids, MI, will be based on the successful Village of Rochester Hills that was built in metropolitan Detroit in 2002. These photos from Rochester Hills provide a sense of what's coming soon to Grand Rapids and Western Michigan.

Main Street at the Village


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Main Street is the major attraction at the village that draws the crowds for shopping, leisure, and community.

Fountains at the Village


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Fountains in the park at the village provide feelings of peace and tranquility.

Little Bear at Festival Park


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Sculptures and other playful features in the parks entertain children and adults alike.

Civic Art at the Village


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Creative civic art, like this tile, is integrated throughout the village to the delight of visitors.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Good to go ...

We're good to go. The Village of Orchard Hills in Grand Rapids Township has received final approval from the Township Board.

Read more about it in the Grand Rapids Press:

Orchard Hills housing-retail gets final approval

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Township Tweaks Orchard Hills Plan

The Grand Rapids Press reported in a Wednesday, February 27th article on a decision by the Planning Commission in Grand Rapids Township to have 11 acres taken off of the Village of Orchard Hills project. The article, also published on mlive.com, points out that this will not in any way hinder the developer's goal to create a retail village with the feel of a small town.