GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Work is underway on a project that will demolish a vacant Family Fare grocery store on Breton Road SE and replace it with seven three-story buildings containing 168 mixed-income apartments.

Last week, workers began demolishing the grocery store, 4325 Breton Road, in preparation for construction of the apartment buildings, which are being developed by East Grand Rapids-based SW Real Estate Investment.

Spencer Wierda, the firm’s president and director of development, said the $34.6 million project will help “move the needle” on the city’s demand for housing.

“Access to attainable housing directly impacts the strength of our regional workforce and the economic health of Grand Rapids,” he said. “These new homes will help meet demand for housing close to jobs, schools, a

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