616 development
Meet civic investor Derek Coppess: Investing in community creation
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-22-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Derek Coppess wasn’t always interested in developing market rate apartments in downtown Grand Rapids. Before starting 616 Development and 616 Lofts, he had purchased over 200 duplexes as rental income and was living in Byron Center. “I...
Story Matters: Sheila Garner watches downtown reactions change
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Sheila Garner sat...
Story Matters: Kimberly VanDriel shares what convinced her to move back to Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Kimberly VanDriel...
Story Matters: Marjorie Steele uncovers history of Kendall building
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Marjorie Steele sat...
Story Matters: Grand Rapids is Kathleen Bertoldi's favorite city to visit in her work travels
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Kathleen Bertoldi...
Story Matters: 7th generation Grand Rapidian Jim Cox sees vitality in city today
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 12-09-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. Jim Cox sat...
Restoring the charm of old Grand Rapids
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 12-04-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
For over 40 years, pigeons and bats have been the only tenants in the top four stories of the Kendall Building at 16 Monroe Center. This Thursday, December 5, the building will come back to life as 616 Development hosts their grand open house. 616...