downtown development
'Not a good deal for Grand Rapids': Community advocates urge City to reject Three Towers proposal
by (allisondonahue)
Submitted 11-13-2024 under NEWS
Together West Michigan (TWM), a coalition of local community groups amplifying resident voices, held a press conference Tuesday ahead of a City Commission meeting to voice their opposition to a potential DeVos-Van Andel development downtown. ...
Story Matters: Ruth Funderburk's home search in Grand Rapids 30 years ago
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-10-2014 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: Cindy Schneider watched downtown go from abandoned to booming
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-11-2014 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...
Michigan chain to open first restaurant downtown
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 01-24-2014 under NEWS
The Michigan franchise Menna’s Joint, known for their grilled burrito sandwiches called “Dubs,” plan to open the doors to their sixth location in Grand Rapids on Friday, January 31. Opening their first restaurant in 2003 on...
Story Matters: Joel Veldheer describes downtown buildings years ago
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-08-2013 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. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...