Representatives of Crown Community Development and J&S Construction broke ground Thursday for The Grove, a 761-acre mixed-use development in Sugar Grove. Courtesy of Crown Community Development

Construction of a controversial 761-acre mixed-use development in Sugar Grove has started, the developer announced Thursday.

In a news release, Crown Community Development says it broke ground on Area 1 of The Grove. It is the site’s first residential neighborhood. Area 1 is off Merrill Road and will have 214 single-family houses.

An artist's rendering of what a town center could look like at The Grove development planned for Sugar Grove. Courtesy of Crown Community Development

The developer has received a mass-grading permit, according to village President Sue Stillwell.

The development is

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