A housing and commercial development planned for downtown Benton Harbor moved a step forward this week.
The Benton Harbor Planning Commission considered an amended site plan for The Corner at Wall Street, which would be located in a vacant block surrounded by Wall Street, Oak Street, Colfax Avenue, and 8th Street. The three-story building is intended to have commercial space on the first floor and apartments on the top two floors.
Benton Harbor Assistant City Manager Alex Little told planners this week the developers have made a few changes to the plan.
“Changes are that they’re adding 75 square feet per apartment, and they’re adding balconies to it,” Little said.
Developers said the balconies they’re adding to apartments will have aluminum and composite flooring so they don’t rust. They’re waiting on a state loan and expect to hear back soon.
“We’re now up to the point where we’re ready for our next steps of MSHDA approval this week, actually. And so we’re seeking updated approval to accompany that.”
The $20 million Corner at Wall Street will have 55 units and is intended for low and mixed incomes. Developers told city commissioners in 2022 the project would also offer supportive services like mental health treatment and medical services.
The planning commission granted conditional approval to the site plan, pending their receipt of design documents.
