The Shaw Project Gets Major Support
May 8, 2025
Big Changes Coming to Muskegon
The City of Muskegon is excited to support a major project that will turn the old Shaw-Walker Furniture Factory into a new place to live, shop, and work. The project, now called The Shaw, was approved by the State of Michigan on April 22, 2025, for a large Brownfield tax incentive to help make it happen. In total, the project will cost $221 million, and the state and local governments will provide about $160 million in support.
The Shaw is located at 920 Washington Avenue near Muskegon Lake. Once finished, it will include 600 homes—like apartments, townhomes, and condos—and eight businesses, such as a restaurant, bar, gym, and salon. It will create new places to live for around 900 people and help bring even more energy to downtown Muskegon.
The Shaw was approved for help through Michigan’s Transformational Brownfield Plan (TBP). This program supports big projects that help grow the economy, bring more people to town, and clean up and reuse old properties. You can learn more about the TBP program here.
Recently, Muskegon city staff visited the construction site to see the exciting progress being made.
📸 Photos below show staff walking through the future home of The Shaw.
The City of Muskegon’s Development Services Division, led by Jake Eckholm, works closely with developers, community groups, business owners, and state partners to support projects like this. “We are thrilled to be part of such a transformative project that will make a lasting impact on our city,” said Jake Eckholm. “By working together with developers and the community, we can continue to revitalize Muskegon and create new opportunities for everyone.”
City staff help with land use planning, zoning, and permit requirements that are designed to protect the health, safety, and well-being of our community and its infrastructure. We always encourage economic growth that creates new businesses and jobs and helps keep the ones we already have. Our goal is to guide and support people who want to invest in Muskegon so we can build livable, sustainable, and inclusive neighborhoods for everyone.
If you have questions about building, development, or starting a business in Muskegon, contact the City—we’re here to help!