Across Michigan and throughout the nation, communities are facing a growing shortage of quality, attainable housing. In Muskegon Heights, this challenge is compounded by decades of disinvestment, population decline, and the loss of neighborhood institutions that once anchored community life.
The former Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School site, once a place of learning and community gathering, has remained vacant for years—representing both a physical and economic gap in the
neighborhood.
King Village changes that trajectory.
This redevelopment transforms a long-blighted property into a vibrant, mixed-income residential community that supports neighborhood stability, expands housing opportunities, and strengthens the local
economy.

King Village matters because it::

• Restores a long-vacant community landmark into a productive neighborhood asset
• Expands access to affordable and workforce housing
• Supports economic mobility and housing stability for local residents
• Strengthens surrounding property values and neighborhood confidence
• Aligns with state and local housing priorities for equitable community development

Most importantly, King Village demonstrates what is possible when local leadership, community vision, and strategic partnerships come together to reinvest in neighborhoods that have historically been
overlooked.