Controversy engulfs ambitious new Muskegon Lake waterfront development

Adelaide Pointe CEO steps down amid letter controversy

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — The CEO of Adelaide Pointe in Muskegon has stepped down after a letter he sent to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was made public. Adelaide Pointe, Michigan's first new marina in almost three decades, has been opening in stages over the last year. The $250 million waterfront project at 1204 Western Ave. along Muskegon Lake includes wet and dry marinas, a restaurant, an event center, condos and bike paths. In Mar…

Controversy engulfs ambitious new Muskegon Lake waterfront development

MUSKEGON, MI — It was a windy, rainy day on May 1, 2023, when politicians, developers, chamber members, state officials and others gathered for a ceremonial dirt toss to celebrate the groundbreaking of Adelaide Pointe.

Adelaide Pointe developer stands by controversial letter that led to his resignation

The developer of an $85 million lakefront project in Muskegon says he has no “immediate plans” to sell after resigning as CEO amid a firestorm of controversy he caused by asking the federal government to override state environmental oversight of the project. Adelaide Pointe co-owner and developer Ryan Leestma says he... Please login to read all 941 words.