New Development Approved for Former Adobe Mexican Kitchen Site

Plans to transform the former site of Adobe Mexican Kitchen into 109 apartments and commercial space are moving forward after receiving a $4.75 million loan from the Michigan Strategic Fund.

The development is being led by Construction Simplified, whose headquarters are located right across the street from the proposed site at 617 Fulton West, at the intersection of Seward and Fulton Street, just west of Grand Valley State University's Pew Campus.

Project Details

The building will consist of 109 studio and one-bedroom apartments along with three commercial suites. The developer says one of those commercial spots is already leased.

Amenities planned for the complex include:

• Dog washing station
• Fitness studio
• Concierge laundry service
• Upper outdoor deck spaces with communal outdoor areas
• Community club room

City Support

The City of Grand Rapids was also on the Michigan Strategic Fund board meeting and is expecting to contribute $3.6 million in incentives including the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and Brownfield TIF.

Brent Gibson, president of Construction Simplified, told the MSF board that this project is an opportunity to continue progress on the city's West Side.

"And it's the gateway to West Fulton, what I would say is an underserved or under-attentioned corridor that comes directly out of the center of Grand Rapids. Certainly West Side of Grand Rapids is getting a lot of investment and has over the years with Bridge Street and the now soccer stadium. This sits at the intersection of traveling west out of downtown and north to the soccer stadium," Gibson said during the meeting.

Family Business Relocates

The family-owned Adobe Mexican Kitchen has now moved over to a new location on Bridge Street.

No exact construction dates were shared with this update, but the developer indicated work should move forward in the coming months.

Community Impact

The project represents continued investment in Grand Rapids' West Side, an area that has seen significant development along Bridge Street and near the new soccer stadium. The location at West Fulton connects directly to downtown Grand Rapids and provides easy access to the growing sports district.

This development adds to the city's efforts to provide more housing options and commercial spaces in the area while bringing modern amenities to the community.