Downtown
Envisioning the future of Grand Rapids: how best to utilize downtown, riverfront
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Tim Kelly, Planning Manager, DGRI When you think of Downtown Grand Rapids and the Grand River, do you find yourself thinking about what is there now, or do you imagine the potential of what could be? Grand Rapids is in the midst of making...
Story Matters: Downtown events encourage fun in Grand Rapids for Stephanie VanderMolen
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-23-2014 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. The Rapidian's...
Story Matters: Wes Eaton shares current Midtown favorites, childhood downtown memories
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-19-2014 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. The Rapidian's...
Parade begins West Michigan's annual Pride festival
by (Scott Trumbo)
Submitted 06-19-2014 under NEWS
On June 14, downtown Grand Rapids celebrated the 26th annual West Michigan Pride. This event highlights the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities in the West Michigan area. With thousands of visitors waiting at the entrance gates,...
NPO Showcase: Heartside Ministry's Bridging the Gap GED & Literacy Program
by (GRTV)
Submitted 06-09-2014 under NONPROFITS
INTERVIEW This segment of NPO Showcase features Heartside Ministry, a place of healing and empowerment for people experiencing homelessness and poverty. Heartside provides this support through education, advocacy, art, and spirituality. Andy...
Music, art come together at The Market on First Fridays
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-05-2014 under NONPROFITS
The art and music community in our city is growing by the second. With different art shows, exhibits, and countless music events happening every single night, it’s safe to say that Grand Rapids is exploding with creativity of all sorts. ...
The Market Merges with First Fridays for Summer
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 05-13-2014 under NONPROFITS
For 2014, The Market returns as a First Friday event. On June 6th and August 1st, South Division will once again become a lively center for art, music, and culture. In addition to a gallery and shop hop that exhibits artwork at a variety of indoor...
Lee & Birch moving from downtown location to East Hills neighborhood
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-06-2014 under NEWS
Lee & Birch, the popular downtown modern fashion boutique, is closing its doors on May 15. The close comes during a transition in the seven year history of the the company. But the move is not for lack of business. Hardly the case- Lee &...
Meet civic investor Jack Hoffman: Investing in a better city- through law
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Attorney Jack Hoffman may be most widely known for his public role in the ballot efforts with Decriminalize Grand Rapids (DCGR), including his public letter to the City Attorney that he published as a citizen journalist on The Rapidian. “The...
Building city vibrancy
by (krislarson)
Submitted 04-22-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Kristopher Larson, AICP Great cities can be experienced in many different ways. Upon approach, we can be visually awed at the sheer stature and silence of a skyline. Buildings stand proudly, lights twinkling, their silhouettes combining...