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INTERVIEW
In this edition of Catalyst Radio, we speak with Kristopher Larson, the new executive director of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The DDA, which is made up of nine mayor-appointed board members and numerous volunteers, is responsible for many of the improvements in the downtown Grand Rapids area.
In early August, Larson moved here from Long Beach, Ca. to begin his position as the DDA's executive director. He shares his background and what he considers are the strongest assets of Grand Rapids: the people, the innovation, the accessibility and the Grand River.
Larson also gives us an idea of what to expect from the DDA in the near future. The organization has plans that include changes in the downtown streetscapes and retail environments, restoration of the blue bridge and addition of more bike racks.
MUSIC
Music featured on Catalyst Radio – a couple of songs called “Downtown.” First from Neil Young, and then finishing up with Frank Sinatra.
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