revitalization
New web show holds first live taping event
by (MixedReviewsGR)
Submitted 03-14-2017 under NEWS
The new web show Mixed Reviews Grand Rapids will tape its next episode, about gentrification in Grand Rapids, in front of a live audience this Thursday. After the initial conversation between the two guests, the audience will be invited to interact...
Rockford Construction brings New Holland Brewing Company to West Side
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-14-2014 under NEWS
On Tuesday, October 7 crowds gathered at 427 Bridge Street for the announcement of a new development initiated by Rockford Construction. The corner of Bridge Street and Broadway will be the site for New Holland Brewing Company, an estimated 17...
Catalyst Radio: Avenue For the Arts lining up fall full of activities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we take a look at the arts activities taking place on Avenue For The Arts this fall. In studio is Jenn Schaub,...
The Black Heron to serve Michigan-centric dishes in support of agrotourism
by (erictank)
Submitted 06-24-2014 under NEWS
A new restaurant is in the works at 428 Bridge Street and plans to be remodeled and up and running by November. The Black Heron, a New American cuisine restaurant with bar serving lunch and dinner is settling onto a West Side strip that is seeing a...
LINC community revitalization opens sit-down cafe designed to benefit neighborhood
by (erictank)
Submitted 03-11-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Recently, LINC Community Revitalization held a soft opening for its newest initiative, Soul Food Cafe. The Soul Food Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with an emphasis on southern cooking including plenty of BBQ options, fried green...Repurpose former Public Museum
by (benwilkoliver)
Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS
The arts-based nonprofit SiTE:LAB is sponsoring an idea competition with more than $10,000 in prizes to help repurpose the defunct building that housed the former Public Museum. The project, called 54Jeff after the location of the building on 54...
Young people speak up about blight in their neighborhoods
by (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION
We've all seen crumbling buildings and houses in our neighborhoods. We walk by these decaying relics every day. Abandoned homes and blight affect everything in our communities—it affects property values and investments but, even more than...
Catalyst Radio: Wealthy Theatre campaign for sustainability has strong history
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-21-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW We focus on the Wealthy Theatre Centennial Campaign on this episode of Catalyst Radio.Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, local historian, and Theatre Director Erin Wilson...
LINC News Bureau set to launch this month
by (LINC News Bureau)
Submitted 01-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
The LINC News Bureau is a project of The Rapidian and LINC designed to bring news to the people of Grand Rapids through the eyes and ears of their fellow citizens. Through training, equipment and support, the bureau is removing barriers that have...
Uncivil disobedience: Thoughts on recent vandalism from a former Wealthy Street business owner
by (geobay3)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under OPINION
In the wake of continuing vandalism in the Wealthy Street business district, I feel compelled to offer another take on the so-called gentrification of the area. As a lifelong resident of Delaware, I moved here in 1988 to open my first art gallery on...