Grand Rapids appoints Hannah Greening to Land Bank Authority
Built World Grand Rapids, MI localCommittee on Appointments confirms realtor Hannah Greening to the Land Bank Authority
Overview
Grand Rapids' Committee on Appointments voted on October 27, 2026 to confirm Hannah Greening, a realtor, to the Land Bank Authority. The authority buys and holds vacant properties for later redevelopment.
Greening fills a seat left open by an inaugural member who resigned soon after the board was formed, a commissioner said at the meeting. The Land Bank has asked the city's Affordable Housing Fund for $5 million to buy and hold land; as of October 7 it reported about 20 parcels available and 18 under option.
Why it matters
Land Bank Authority appointments shape which vacant properties get redeveloped, affecting housing supply and neighborhood conditions across Grand Rapids.
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City authority that buys and holds vacant properties for redevelopment.
Subcommittee of the Grand Rapids City Commission that names members to city boards and authorities.
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Committee on Appointments names Hannah Greening to Land Bank Authority
Latest AppointmentThe Grand Rapids City Commission's Committee on Appointments appointed Hannah Greening to the Land Bank Authority.
Scenarios
City Commission ratifies Greening's appointment
Discussed by: The city's standard procedure; the Committee on Appointments typically forwards names to the full commission for final approval.
The full City Commission votes to approve the appointment at its next regular meeting, making Greening's board seat official. This is the routine path for all appointments made by the committee.