Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association
Introducing SoDiv, a New Brand for the Heartside South Division Business Corridor
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-27-2021 under NONPROFITS
“People love to know what is new, what is hip, what is coming... this is our corridor and our neighborhood,” says Renise Warners, owner of Basic Bee Boutique, a business located along the South Division commercial corridor in...
Passing the Mic: Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association answers, "How are you preserving your neighborhood's unique history and stories?"
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-30-2020 under VOICES
Amy Brower, Executive Director of Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Association, asks Grand Rapids' neighborhood associations: "In the midst of all this fast moving change and planning for the future, how are they . . . still preserving some of...
Re-imagining Community Engagement in Heartside/Downtown
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 10-06-2020 under NONPROFITS
“The key to success for neighbors having a high quality of life is getting people to connect,” exclaims county commissioner, Jim Talen. Talen was speaking to his involvement in the community and complexities in the Heartside neighborhood...
Virtual Heartside Walking Tours make Local History Fun and Accessible
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-20-2020 under NONPROFITS
“While I ride my bike down the street, I look up at the buildings. You look at the buildings differently after you hear what Caroline, the program’s tour guide has said,” remarks former college professor and owner of GR Paddling...
Call for Board Members of the Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-15-2020 under NONPROFITS
“The Heartside neighborhood is full of life and diversity. We have some of the most amazing people living here that make this neighborhood vibrant and interesting,” says Rochelle Sather, Board Member of the Heartside Downtown...
Despite Highly Engaged Community, Heartside Residents Fear Displacement
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-22-2019 under NONPROFITS
“It's growing in a positive direction, people are listening to resident suggestions”, a resident of the Heartside neighborhood responded when asked to describe the strengths of their neighborhood as part of the Hearside...
Positioning Residents to be the Voice of Change
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-13-2019 under NONPROFITS
“You can build all the buildings in the world, but unless you create relationships and connections with residents, things won’t happen,” explains Suzanne Schultz, the outgoing Managing Director of Design and Development for the...
National Night Out in the Heartside Downtown Neighborhood
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-30-2019 under NONPROFITS
“Community events like National Night Out are what bring everyone together collectively, while connecting people with the resources that they need,” says Marvin Thomas, Heartside Downtown Neighborhood leader. The Heartside Downtown...
Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association Leaps Into Organizational Status
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-05-2019 under NONPROFITS
“We hope we can elevate ALL neighbors that live downtown, from all walks of life and every type of background. We envision a downtown for everyone, and a neighborhood voice that is powerful and heard. We, collectively, are the heart of...
Neighborhood Association invites residents, businesses to 'History of Heartside' event
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-06-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Neighborhood history is a collection of stories and memories from the past that captures the essence of a place and its people. By understanding a place’s history, we are able to learn from those who came before us, gaining perspective to...