Place Matters.

Grand Rapids Downtown Market generated $31 Million in new economic activity for Kent County in 2017

48 weeks 3 days ago

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market has become a destination for hundreds of thousands of people since its opening, and a new study, released today by Grand Valley State University, estimates the overall economic impact caused by the Market to be more than $31 million in Kent County. GVSU estimates the Market also produces and supports more than 330 direct jobs in the county. The Seidman Research Office at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business performed the study. When factoring casual visitors into the overall economic impact (visitors who were in Grand Rapids for other reasons, but also spent money at the Market)... More

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Community Conversations

Does the Grand Rapids Police Officers Association contract promote police officer misconduct?

Lyonel LaGrone II

12/18/2018

Let’s end this cycle of false concessions and make real changes that matter so that we may affirmatively further police/community relations in Grand Rapids. More

Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association Leaps Into Organizational Status

Dwelling Place Community Building

43 weeks 4 days ago

Heartside and Downtown neighbors come together to form the Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association, unifying neighbors in downtown Grand Rapids. More

Sierra Club's "Growing Green" movement hosts 2nd annual Organic Lawn Workshop

Daniel Brooks

46 weeks 5 days ago

Growing Green, a grassroots movement of the Sierra Club, hosts organic lawn care event, facilitated by Steve Veldheer, owner of Good Sweet Earth. More

Two Local Nonprofits Join Forces to Bring Larger Than Ever Plant Sale To GR

Urban Roots

47 weeks 5 days ago

Start your garden while supporting urban agriculture nonprofit, Urban Roots and low-cost housing provider, Well House More

Afoot: Hymns and Donuts

Amy Pattullo

48 weeks 1 day ago

Readers offer scenes from the streets More

Annual Heartside Cleansweep Inspires Community Through Volunteering

Dwelling Place Community Building

49 weeks 5 days ago

Aquinas students, community members, and area residents join forces in a long-standing tradition of community action More