Mission Statement

Our mission is to help build healthy neighborhoods by providing affordable housing opportunities in the Belknap, Creston and Stocking neighborhoods of Grand Rapids.

History

The New Development Corporation (NDC) was formed in 1998 by West Side activists to rehabilitate housing in Grand Rapids' west side Stocking area. Expanded in 2004 to include the Creston and Belknap areas, the name was changed to incorporate the new geography. New Development Corporation has developed a three-pronged approach to housing development and home ownership:

Homebuyer Education - Help families answer the many questions they may have and familiarize them with how to safely find, finance and purchase a home.

Housing Development - NDC purchases "stressed" homes and completes high quality renovations to prepare the homes for sale to income eligible homebuyers.

Some of the homes we've already restored:

455 Cedar NE	211 Dale NE	864 Fourth NW

Staff

Helen Lehman: Executive Director, Helen Lehman, has more than 20 years of neighborhood development experience, including 10 years as the Director of the Creston Neighborhood Association and leadership of the New Development Corporation since November of 2001.

Shelli Zomer: A certified homebuyer counselor with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. She works part time for New Development Corporation

Board

NDC's Board is made up of neighbors interested in community development and quality affordable housing in the North end of Grand Rapids. If you are interested in joining the board or in other volunteer opportunities, call 361-7500 and connect with Executive Director Helen Lehman.

Where We Work

New Development Corporation serves the Belknap, Creston and Stocking neighborhoods of Grand Rapids. These neighborhoods make up the north end of the city and are located in specific target areas designated by the City of Grand Rapids. The three specific target areas are highlighted in blue on the map below:

Our Form 990 is available for review in our office.