Grand River
Seeing positive reflections in Grand River planning
by (Wendy Ogilvie)
Submitted 09-11-2014 under OPINION
I love water. So I guess it’s not a surprise that once I came to Michigan I stayed. Water has been the focus of my work and play for over 20 years, with much of that on the mighty Grand River itself. When I moved to Grand Rapids in the 80...
Volunteers needed for annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup
by (erictank)
Submitted 09-09-2014 under NEWS
Registration is now open for volunteers for the 11th annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup presented by West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) on Saturday, September 20. Staging will take place at Sixth Street Park promptly at 9 a...
11th Annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup
by (WMEAC)
Submitted 08-05-2014 under NONPROFITS
The 11th annual Mayors' Grand River Cleanup is approaching. The event will be hosted by WMEAC and will take place on the morning of September 20th at Sixth Street Park in Grand Rapids. During this cleanup volunteers will clean up the riverbanks...
Envisioning the future of Grand Rapids: how best to utilize downtown, riverfront
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Tim Kelly, Planning Manager, DGRI When you think of Downtown Grand Rapids and the Grand River, do you find yourself thinking about what is there now, or do you imagine the potential of what could be? Grand Rapids is in the midst of making...
City officials appoint members to Grand River Restoration Steering Committee
by (jwiegand08)
Submitted 03-27-2014 under NEWS
On Tuesday, March 25 City of Grand Rapids Officials established the Grand River Restoration Steering Committee as part of the Green Grand Rapids Master Plan to restore the Grand River and encourage responsible development along...
Story Matters: Helen Omlor meets artists installing work
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-01-2013 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...
'Bras Across the Grand' promotes breast cancer awareness
by (Angelyn Groenboom)
Submitted 10-25-2013 under NEWS
Hundreds of decorated bras were strung downtown Grand Rapids across the Gillett Pedestrian Bridge Saturday morning as part of the Bras Across the Grand event. The 4th annual Bras Across the Grand event drew approximately 300 people, including 20...
Mayor George Heartwell leads growing effort to clean Grand River
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS
Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell is preparing to lead the 10th annual Grand River Cleanup that starts at Sixth Street Park on September 14. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and refreshments offered. Volunteers will be taken on...
Blue bridge to be draped in color for ArtPrize
by (empichot)
Submitted 09-04-2013 under NEWS
Liz Miller, an artist from Good Thunder, Minnesota, is currently working on an installation piece inspired by the Grand River for ArtPrize. It will be located on the Blue Bridge. "I was very interested in using the river as a starting point to...
Harvard leader in urban planning, waterfront restoration to share keys to success
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
Alex Krieger, known for his expertise and experience in the areas of urban planning and waterfront restoration and author of Remaking the Urban Waterfront, will be visiting Grand Rapids this Thursday for the Downtown Speaker Series "Growth...