Chris Cook

Chris is the Managing Director of Harbor Shores Community Development. Currently, development in the Benton Harbor Parcels includes 137 homes and apartments. That accounts for $ 22 million in taxable value and $565,000 in property taxes, plus city income tax revenue. In St. Joseph, the total of residential units is 99. Benton Township has 53. 

Chris also talked about the new Riverfront Plaza. This is a $2 million project that will be built next to Riverview Drive, near Emma Jean Hull Flats, and managed by Harbor Shores. There will be a water taxi dock, performance seating, fire pits, a dog park, etc. Construction has already begun.