Edison Landing is located in Muskegon, Michigan, part of the fastest growing MSA in the Upper Midwest. The Grand Rapids – Muskegon – Holland MSA has a population of nearly 1.1 million and is consistently ranked by Forbes and Inc. magazines as one of the best places in the country to start and grow a business.

The site is located in the heart of Downtown Muskegon, where nearly $100 million worth of investment over the past few years, has led to a major revitalization.

Edison Landing provides the premier location for business in West Michigan. This development creates an incredible water- front site where people can live, work, and play – without having to leave the friendly confines of home.

The Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Muskegon, Kent, Ottawa and Allegan Counties, has one of the highest growth rates in the United States. The MSA's per capita income has grown by an average of 4.0% in each of the last ten years, far exceeding the national average rate of 0.2%. West Michigan experienced a 35.2% increase in total wage and salary employment over the past ten years, compared to increases for the state and nation of 20.1% and 22.1%, respectively. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Michigan Department of Management and Budget and Michigan Department of Career Development)

Economic growth for Muskegon County has steadily increased and is expected to continue climbing in the next five to ten years. Several major economic development projects have been completed or are under construction, including industrial, commercial and residential developments. A new 600,000-square-foot mall has been successfully launched in Fruitport Township, featuring major department stores and restaurants. Additional hotel construction on the Muskegon Lake shoreline adjacent to the SmartZone, will offer a tremendous boost to Muskegon’s already thriving tourism industry.

DOWNTOWN
The center of it all A study of occupancy and absorption rates for both retail and office space in downtown Muskegon may cause some developers to question the need for new space. However, a closer look at the available space will demonstrate the opportunity this site provides. The existing office and retail space available is “C” quality at best. Moreover, none of it is located on water, and only a few offices have water views. With the redirection of Business U.S. 31 along the extended Shoreline Drive, the downtown Muskegon traffic will be directed to the lakeshore and directly past this site. Thus, for the first time in 50 years, the Muskegon lakefront is available for development. High quality buildings on or with a view of the water plus the new highly visible traffic route will create a growth opportunity for all of West Michigan.

AN UNCOMMONLY WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE
First-time visitors to the Muskegon area discover what residents have always known: That this is a wonderful place to live. Unlike other lakeshore communities, Muskegon’s Lake Michigan shoreline is virtually undeveloped, which means it offers miles of unspoiled natural beauty as well as spectacular sunsets that rival those of Key West. In addition to the “Big Lake,” Muskegon County has three large inland lakes: Mona Lake to the south, Muskegon Lake in the center and White Lake to the north. These beautiful lakes offer swimming, sailing, power boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking.

In the winter, Muskegon offers miles of lighted cross-country ski trails, ice boating, ice fishing and one of only five luge tracks in the United States.

From the recently renovated Muskegon County Airport, Midwest Express, United and Northwest each provide many daily flights to Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee.

Muskegon is also a place that’s rich with history and culture. The Hackley and Hume houses, built in the heart of downtown during the Victorian era, have been meticulously restored and are treasured Muskegon landmarks. The Muskegon Museum of Art is an architectural masterpiece and is one of the finest art museums in the Midwest, with works by Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, Andrew Wyeth and Rembrandt. Each summer Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, located just north of Muskegon in Twin Lake, welcomes talented musicians, artists, dancers and actors to participate in its renowned instructional programs.

The Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, a 1920s-era theater that was recently restored to its Spanish Renaissance design, is the home of the Cherry County Playhouse summer stock theater company, Muskegon Civic Theatre and the West Shore Symphony Orchestra, among others. Muskegon’s Colonial Cup-winning Muskegon Fury hockey team makes its home at the LC Walker Arena, which is also the site of concerts and other events. The Muskegon County Museum, the U.S.S. Silversides Maritime Museum and the Milwaukee Clipper are also favorite tourist spots in Muskegon. In the summer, Muskegon buzzes with activity during Summer Celebration, a ten-day series of musical concerts; the Muskegon Air Fair; the Miss Michigan Pageant and thoroughbred horse racing at Great Lakes Downs. Of course one can’t talk about Muskegon without mentioning Michigan’s Adventure, the state’s largest amusement and water park and the home of the country’s largest wooden roller coaster.

With nearly 30 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, beautiful white sand beaches, towering dunes and year-round recreational activities, Muskegon has long been viewed by residents and visitors as Michigan’s best-kept secret. The area’s natural beauty, rich history and culture and overall quality of life are unparalleled in the Midwest. These qualities, as well as a prosperous business climate and affordable housing, are why this MSA was rated by Forbes magazine as one of the “Top 100” cities for information-age businesses, and rated 15th in the nation by Inc. magazine as part of the “50 Best Big Metro Areas.”