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In studio: Habitat for Humanity Kent County
by (WYCE)
Submitted 06-18-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining us in the studio is Christopher Hall, director of construction for Habitat for Humanity of Kent County. Christopher shares Habitat for Humanity's plans to build 13 net-zero houses on Wealthy Street. "Net zero" means the houses will produce...
Grand Rapids makes a case for Google Fiber
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 03-01-2010 under NEWS
Japan has it. Other European and east Asian countries have it, and now Google is working to bring fiber connectivity to the United States. Grand Rapids is among dozens of cities vying to host the Google Fiber initiative. Internet connectivity has...
Bridge Street Place: Sustainable, Affordable Permanent Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-19-2010 under NONPROFITS
Amidst a growing need to provide for affordable, permanent housing needs for survivors of domestic violence, last week Dwelling Place announced the completion of the transformation and renovation of a transitional housing community, My...