Eenhoorn Invests In Short-Term Housing
To Help The Unhoused
Eenhoorn and Community Rebuilders Partner to Redevelop
East Fulton Units, Former Van Andel Pavilion at Fulton Manor
The Nexus Initiative
Property management and investment firm Eenhoorn LLC, recently purchased the former Van Andel Pavilion at Fulton Manor through an affiliate entity. Plans for the building, located at 1450 E Fulton Street, include redevelopment to help address the shortage of affordable and stable housing options for the city’s vulnerable populations. Once completed, East Fulton Units will house the Nexus Initiative, a housing and social service facility space for individuals experiencing homelessness, and will be operated by Community Rebuilders, a local non-profit organization and leader in collaborative strategies for ending homelessness.
This initiative will provide a safe, nurturing environment for up to 40 individuals as they work to rebuild their lives and seek permanent housing. This location provides connectivity to an established network of support services within the community.
“Community Rebuilders recognizes the urgent need for innovative approaches to stable housing options for those experiencing homelessness,” said Vera Beech, Executive Director, Community Rebuilders. “The Nexus Initiative is a reflection of our dedication to not only meet immediate housing needs, but also to foster long-term stability and well-being.”
Eenhoorn’s Commitment to Sustainability
The property was selected in part due to the integrity and layout of the existing building, which will allow for the revitalization of a vacant structure into a housing solution, aligning with Eenhoorn’s commitment to sustainability, a key tenet of its operations.
“Eenhoorn is committed to giving back to the communities we serve, and we’re proud to partner with Community Rebuilders to help tackle the complex issue of homelessness and to address a critical community need,” said Paulus C. Heule, CEO, Eenhoorn LLC.
Eenhoorn’s development team has worked on plans to refurbish the existing structure. Each micro apartment will be retrofitted to include a kitchenette, bathroom, and living and sleeping quarters, all situated around two central courtyards. These sustainability practices will help to minimize disruption to the community and lessen the environmental impacts of construction.
Completion Timeline
The project is expected to take six months to complete, with plans to populate the building by late fall. TRU Building of Grand Rapids is the contractor for the refurbishment, with exterior design by Keith Carey Design, also of Grand Rapids.
An Eenhoorn-related entity donated the funds for the purchase and rehabilitation of the property. The parties are working collectively to secure additional funding for the annual operating budget from local foundations and government agencies.
