# Planned developments in Kent County, MI

Boardwalk found 660+ planned projects in Kent County, MI in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Walker Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/kent/

## Kent County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 660+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 20 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, City of Walker Planning Commission |
| Sources we check | 34 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Kent County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 190+ | 29% |
| Residential | 160+ | 24% |
| Commercial | 130+ | 19% |
| Development decisions | 77 | 12% |
| Public and institutional | 67 | 10% |
| Industrial | 34 | 5% |
| Mixed use | 6 | 1% |
| Agricultural | 1 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Kent County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Senior Housing Development | Grand Rapids, MI | VOLKER DEVELOPMENT INC | Residential | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Waterfront Park Phase II Improvements | East Grand Rapids, MI | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 28, 2026 |
| $400K Budget Substitution for River Edges Trail MNRTF Match | Grand Rapids, MI | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Kinney Road Infrastructure Environmental Clearances | Walker, MI | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 14, 2026 |
| 4-Mile Multi-Use Trail Extension in Luton Park | Rockford, MI | Cannon Township | Trails and greenways | 264 acres | Approved | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 114-Unit Residential Development | Walker, MI | Paramount Development | Condos | 114 condos | Seeking approval | Aug 5, 2026 |
| 3,500-Sqft Express Tunnel Car Wash on 2.2 Acres | Grand Rapids, MI | Champ's Express Washes, LLC | Car washes | 2.2 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 1705 Northridge Drive NW Site Plan Amendment | Walker, MI | Miedema Metal Building Systems Inc. | Industrial | 4.45 acres | Seeking approval | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Meadow Springs Condominiums Phase 4 | Walker, MI | Dave Visser Builder, LLC | Condos | 7.71 acres | Seeking approval | Jun 17, 2026 |

Showing 9 of 660+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Kent County

- [Walker, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/walker/) · 200+ projects
- [Grand Rapids, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/grand-rapids/) · 130+ projects
- Wyoming, MI · 88 projects
- [Kentwood, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/kentwood/) · 43 projects
- [Caledonia, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/caledonia/) · 38 projects
- [East Grand Rapids, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/east-grand-rapids/) · 36 projects
- [Lowell, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/lowell/) · 32 projects
- [Grandville, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/grandville/) · 21 projects
- Kent City, MI · 15 projects
- Rockford, MI · 14 projects
- Cedar Springs, MI · 12 projects
- Sparta, MI · 8 projects
- Sand Lake, MI · 7 projects
- Casnovia, MI · 5 projects

## Nearby places

- [Ionia County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/ionia/) · 130+ projects
- [Montcalm County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/montcalm/) · 110+ projects
- [Ottawa County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/ottawa/) · 590+ projects
- [Barry County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/barry/) · 150+ projects
- [Newaygo County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/newaygo/) · 63 projects
- [Mecosta County, MI](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/mecosta/) · 130+ projects

All places in Michigan: [Michigan](https://boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/)

## Questions about Kent County

### What's planned in Kent County, MI?

Boardwalk found 660+ planned projects in Kent County, MI in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure and residential. The latest is on the City of Walker Planning Commission agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Kent County projects come from public meeting records, such as City of Walker Planning Commission agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Kent County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 20, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Kent County, MI", boardwalkai.com/development/michigan/kent/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count