housing
Ten least expensive houses sold in 2015 in Kent County
by (pete)
Submitted 01-13-2016 under OPINION
In response to Mlive's Ten Most Expensive Homes in 2015 Sold in Kent County, which was called "Disgusting Wealth Porn" among other things in the comments section, we've come to the table with a list of the Ten Least Expensive Homes...
Preventing displacement in Heartside
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 01-11-2016 under NONPROFITS
On December 29, an article entitled “Local urban sociology professor explains concerns about Heartside, gentrification” appeared in The Rapidian that requires a response. The article suggests that development in the Heartside...
West Side home prices: Blowing up or recovering?
by (pete)
Submitted 12-16-2015 under OPINION
Everyone agrees, 2015 was a crazy year for real estate in West Michigan. Why, to what extent, and how that affects our market are questions that are less processed and understood. Here, I’ll share some analysis and interpretation, to add...
Just out of reach: Housing prices climb on Grand Rapids' Westside
by (Andrew Sisson)
Submitted 12-08-2015 under OPINION
Nestled in Grand Rapids' lower Westside neighborhood of John Ball Park lies a nearly 13-acre haven, a reprieve for people like myself who had not previously thought of living in the city, let alone falling in love with it and wanting to raise my...
Affordable housing workshop to tackle development issues in Grand Rapids
Submitted 11-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
In March 2015, the City hosted its first annual Strong Neighborhoods, Strong Cities Neighborhood Summit. Over 350 community leaders, organizers and citizens gathered to join in the conversation about how to strengthen Grand Rapids neighborhoods. At...
Building revitalization projects proposed for Wealthy Street
by (TSzakal)
Submitted 01-13-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Proposals were brought to the January East Hills Council of Neighbors meeting, with a butcher shop and mixed-use development aim to revitalize the lots at 1106 and 1059 Wealthy Street SE. Matt Smith, future owner of Louise Earl Butcher, is currently...
Seeing red
by (TSzakal)
Submitted 12-02-2014 under NEWS
The United States has a race issue. Rapidians who feel the racial tension is limited to Ferguson, Missouri need look no further than the recent Urban Institute report that named Grand Rapids the Most Racially Uneven Housing Market Recovery in the...
Story Matters: Billy Austin values Heartside community
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 09-17-2014 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. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
ArtPrize provides opportunity for local residents to host visiting artists
by (erictank)
Submitted 09-02-2014 under NEWS
Artprize is once again helping with the facilitation of connecting out-of-town artists in need of housing with local hosts. Area residents are eligible to offer rent-free accomodations to help artists off set the cost of their participation in...
Local shelters strive to curb trend of child homelessness in Grand Rapids
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-05-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
For many children in Grand Rapids, waking up without a place to call home is not a bad dream. For many children, homelessness is a reality. Cindy Longyne, communications manager for Mel Trotter Ministries, says there are 45 children currently...