Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation

What Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation does

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development corporation founded in 1989 by residents of the Grandmont Rosedale neighborhoods in Northwest Detroit. The organization serves five neighborhoods (Grandmont, Grandmont #1, Minock Park, North Rosedale Park, and Rosedale Park) through an integrated portfolio of housing, economic development, and community engagement programs. Core offerings include affordable housing developments (The Residence at West Outer Drive, 35 units completed Fall 2024; Minock Park Place, 42 senior housing units opening Spring 2026), the Grand River WorkPlace co-working space (operating since 2014 and serving 50+ small businesses), the Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market (in its 19th season since 2005), the Vacant Property Task Force (a nationally studied blight-prevention initiative launched in 2008), small business resource programs, and a Community Merch e-commerce shop.

GRDC has no proprietary technology platform; operations run on standard web infrastructure (Squarespace website, ArcGIS-based vendor applications) and physical community assets including its HQ at 19800 Grand River Ave, the co-working facility, and North Rosedale Park Community House. Technology use is limited to e-commerce, email newsletters, and social media community engagement rather than any software product.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across donations and grants (501(c)(3) tax-deductible contributions via PayPal), affordable housing rental income (income-based pricing at 60% AMI), co-working memberships, pop-up retail space rental ($600/month for 6-month terms), farmers market vendor participation, and direct-to-consumer merchandise sales ($10-$45 per item). Capital projects are funded through layered government grants from the City of Detroit, Wayne County, State of Michigan, and U.S. Congress, with Cinnaire Solutions serving as a co-development partner for LIHTC-funded senior housing. The customer base spans residents of the five target neighborhoods, small business owners and entrepreneurs, senior and low-to-moderate-income households, farmers market shoppers, and individual donors and volunteers.

Name

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation

Legal name

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation

Website

http://grandmontrosedale.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1989 that preserves and revitalizes five Northwest Detroit neighborhoods through affordable housing, a co-working space, a weekly farmers market, and community engagement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Affordable housing programs
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Economic development programs
• Nonprofit community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Detroit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: GRDC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by grants and donations. The organization relies on financial support from individuals to achieve its community development goals. Donations are tax-deductible.
2. Housing Development: Revenue from affordable housing projects including Minock Park Place (42 senior housing units) and The Residence at West Outer Drive (35 affordable units). Housing is priced based on income levels (60% AMI).
3. Grand River WorkPlace Co-working Space: Co-working memberships and pop-up retail space rentals. The pop-up retail space rents for $600/month for a 6-month period.
4. Community Merchandise Sales: Sale of community branded merchandise including travel mugs ($35), t-shirts ($25), sweatshirts ($45), tote bags ($30), water bottles ($35), pillows ($30), and magnets ($10-$12).
5. Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market: Weekly farmers market operating June-October at North Rosedale Park Community House. The market accepts SNAP/WIC/EBT, Double-up Food Bucks, Senior Project Fresh, and Prescription Fresh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization that preserves and revitalizes five Northwest Detroit neighborhoods through housing rehabilitation, affordable housing development, a weekly farmers market, a neighborhood co-working space, small business support, blight prevention, and community engagement programs.

Product overview

Grandmont Rosedale Development Corporation (GRDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization offering a portfolio of programs and services focused on neighborhood preservation, economic development, and housing in Northwest Detroit. The organization operates multiple distinct programs including the Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market (weekly farmers' market since 2005), Grand River WorkPlace (co-working space established 2014), and housing developments including Minock Park Place (senior housing opening 2026) and Residence at West Outer Drive (completed 2024). Additional offerings include a Community Merch Shop for branded merchandise, Small Business Resources for economic development, the Vacant Property Task Force for blight prevention, Home Repair assistance, and the GSI Lot mini-park development project. These programs collectively serve to enhance the five Grandmont Rosedale neighborhoods as a place to live, work, and play.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market: Weekly farmers' market held June-October at North Rosedale Park Community House featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and local vendors from southeast Michigan.
• Grand River WorkPlace

Products and services

• Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market A weekly farmers' market held Thursdays from early June through early October at North Rosedale Park Community House, featuring fresh produce, baked goods, and artisan vendors from southeast Michigan. Accepts SNAP/WIC/EBT, Double-up Food Bucks, Senior Project Fresh, and Prescription Fresh.
• Grand River WorkPlace A neighborhood-based co-working space offering small businesses professional and affordable workspace, a pop-up retail test space ($600/month for 6-month rental), mailbox services, free business support workshops, and 24/7 access for members.
• Minock Park Place GRDC's first affordable senior housing and commercial development located at 19505 Grand River, opening Spring 2026. Features 42 affordable senior housing units (starting at $447 for a 1-bedroom, based on income) alongside 5,400 square feet of new commercial spaces. Co-developed with Cinnaire Solutions.
• Residence at West Outer Drive Two renovated historical apartment buildings at 9710-30 West Outer Drive offering 35 new affordable tax credit-based housing units. Units priced at 60% AMI: Studio $953/month, 1 BR $1,013/month, 2 BR $1,210/month. Completed Fall 2024.
• Community Merch Shop Online e-commerce shop selling community-themed products including travel mugs ($35), t-shirts ($25), sweatshirts ($45), eco tote bags ($30), water bottles ($35), magnets ($10-$12), and pillows ($30) featuring Grandmont Rosedale branding.
• Small Business Resources Program Economic development program providing resources for entrepreneurs including general support, grants information, and guidance on local compliance and zoning laws. The team canvases Grand River, McNichols, and Schoolcraft corridors for vacancies and supports facade beautification.
• Vacant Property Task Force A resident-led initiative supported by GRDC since 2008 to target and prevent blight and vacancy within Grandmont Rosedale's five neighborhoods. Monitors vacant homes and aims to ensure proper property maintenance.
• Home Repair Inquiry Program Housing assistance program helping residents with home repair needs in the Grandmont Rosedale community, accessible through GRDC's headquarters office.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GSI Lot RFP Contractors/LandscapersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Request for Proposal for Green Stormwater Infrastructure mini-park at 19540 Grand River Ave. Project includes pergola, benches, planter boxes, picnic table, bike rack, and rain garden installation.
• Cinnaire SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-developer of Minock Park Place, Grandmont Rosedale's first affordable senior housing and commercial development. Cinnaire Solutions partnered with GRDC to develop the 42-unit senior housing project at 19505 Grand River.
• Grand River WorkPlace MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Over 50 small businesses have been served through the co-working space, with many graduating to their own brick and mortar locations. More than a dozen retail businesses tested products in the pop-up retail space.
• North Rosedale Park Civic AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Host partner for the Northwest Detroit Farmers' Market at North Rosedale Park Community House. NRPCA is the only neighborhood in Detroit that owns its own community center and park.
• Economic Development Newsletter SubscribersminorOthersNewsletter provides information on new funding opportunities, networking events, and economic development updates for the business community.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warren/Conner Development Coalition: A grassroots Detroit CDC operating in the Lower Eastside/Chalmers Heights area with housing, economic development, and vacant property initiatives — a strong peer on scope and resident-driven model.
• Cinnaire Solutions: Michigan-based CDFI that is GRDC's actual co-development partner on Minock Park Place — a like-paired peer on affordable housing finance, LIHTC syndication, and nonprofit housing development.
• Urban Neighborhood Initiatives: Detroit CDC working on housing, blight remediation, parks, and economic development on the city's Southwest side — highly comparable multi-vertical CDC operating model.
• Neighbors Building Brightmoor: Detroit neighborhood CDC focused on housing rehab, vacant property remediation, and community programming in Brightmoor — a near-mirror peer for GRDC's housing and blight-prevention work.
• Southwest Detroit Business Association: Detroit neighborhood-level economic development organization supporting small businesses and commercial corridors — closely comparable to GRDC's economic development and small-business work.
• Habitat for Humanity Detroit: Major Detroit affordable housing nonprofit focused on home construction and rehabilitation — directly comparable on housing development outcomes and volunteer-driven construction activity.
• Jefferson East Inc. Another Detroit-based community development corporation serving a defined set of East Side neighborhoods with housing, blight prevention, and economic development programs — directly comparable geographic and programmatic footprint to GRDC.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Detroit: National CDFI/intermediary that funds and supports neighborhood CDCs across Detroit — operating at a different scale, but directly comparable in mission and the affordable-housing funding mechanisms it intermediates.
• Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC): Detroit's public-private economic development agency operating across all neighborhoods — broader in scope than GRDC, but a relevant counterpart on commercial corridor revitalization and small-business support.

Emerging players

• Greening of Detroit: Detroit nonprofit focused on urban forestry, tree planting, and green infrastructure — adjacent to GRDC's GSI Lot mini-park project and community beautification work, sharing geographic scope and nonprofit funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrandmontRosedaleDevelopment
• Instagraminstagram.com/nwdetroitfarmersmarket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grandmont-rosedale-development-corp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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