urban renewal
Grand Rapids Press Reporter Garret Ellison honored with 2015 Baxter Award by the Grand Rapids Historical Society
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 05-15-2015 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Press Reporter Garret Ellison was honored with the 2015 Baxter Award Thursday, May 14, by the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The award was presented in recognition of Garret's numerous, highly researched and...
Getting connected
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 10-28-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Kristopher Larson, AICP Last week, a local media outlet ran a story with a quote that read, “Not everybody is excited about walking a few blocks to and from their workplace.” Contextually, the quote referenced a Downtown...
Wege Foundation to double gifts through Dec. 21
by (wealthytheatre)
Submitted 12-17-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Wege Foundation has generously offered to double contributions to the Wealthy Theatre Sustainability Campaign, through Dec. 21, putting the remaining $80,000 to be raised, within reach; giving the landmark venue a chance to remain viable,...
Historic photos (circa: 1955-70) Downtown GR Urban Renewal: Premiere Thursday
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 01-10-2010 under NONPROFITS
By Sharon Hanks Grand Rapids Historical Society Longtime residents of Grand Rapids are in for a delightful nostalgic trip in to the city's past on Thursday when Donald Bratt presents 280 historic colored slides taken by his late father showing...