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Pickle-making as placemaking

Submitted 08-06-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking is work. It takes a group effort and motivation to improve the quality of this space around us. But placemaking can also be easy, and as enjoyable as making pickles.

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Local brewers create tree-inspired beers for Cheers Beer City

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Through the week of August 4 to 10, every a dollar from every pint purchased will be placed in the Tree Bank to purchase an official brewer’s grove within the city limits.

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Grant awarded to Grand Rapids to encourage bicycle safety

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

The Michigan Department of Transportation awarded the City of Grand Rapids a three year bike grant for a program intended to improve bicycle safety, knowledge of responsibilities and promote share the road culture.

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Harvard leader in urban planning, waterfront restoration to share keys to success

Submitted 07-30-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Alex Krieger discusses best (and worst) practices in waterfront restoration. Krieger is slated as the guest speaker for the upcoming Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. event at Kendall College Thursday night.

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Clean up your local park in Alger Heights

Submitted 07-30-2013 under NEWS

Help clean up an Alger Heights gathering place by assisting the Friends of Grand Rapids Parks on a Clean-Up event August 3.

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Wealthy Theatre (Grand Rapids, MI) facilities info

Submitted 07-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Information about facilities and specs for Wealthy Theatre, a multi-purpose community venue, in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Thank your placemakers

Submitted 07-26-2013 under OPINION

This place matters, and The Rapidian has a way for you to thank those who are making our neighborhoods and community great.

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Local businesses work to become bicycle friendly

Submitted 07-23-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

We've been working with local businesses to help them provide a bicycle-friendly workplace. Those encouraging bicycle commuting see a triple bottom line benefit to their people, planet and even profits.

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Blue Bridge by GVSU undergoing $1.35 Million reconstruction [PHOTO ESSAY]

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids is preserving the life of our well-known Blue Bridge, and pedestrians should be able to walk it mid-August once again. Our Rapidian photographer Owen Fifield got a sneak peek at what's going on inside the temporary covering.

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New signs pop up in Wealthy Street business district

Submitted 07-16-2013 under NEWS

Located between Fuller Avenue and Union Avenue, the new Wealthy Street signs serve as place maker for neighborhood businesses.

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