UrbanGR1h ago
Is "Drive Until You Quality" a real approach to housing affordability?
https://urbangr.org/DriveUntilYouQualify2026#
#GrandRapidsMI
Is "Drive Until You Quality" Real? | Urban Grand Rapids

Chris3d ago

I can’t recall what type of berry Jess said these were, but they were pretty yummy!

#photography #nature #woodland #GrandRapidsMI

UrbanGR6d ago
The construction of the east river's edge trail between Leonard St and Ann St has reached its midpoint. Completion is expected by the end of the year.
[aside: wow, this articles is obsessed with the funding, but kudos to MLive for covering some aspect of something in detail] #GrandRapidsMI 🚴‍♂️
https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/06/grand-rapids-marks-midpoint-of-96m-grand-river-trail-project.html
Grand Rapids marks midpoint of $9.6M Grand River trail project

The pathway between Leonard and Ann streets will connect downtown to Riverside Park with lighting, benches, and landscaping along the Grand River.

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UrbanGRJun 9
Planning Commission Agenda, 2026-06-11
- 629 Michigan St NE : beer & wine sales at new convenience store
- 925 Cherry St SE : New venue space & parking waiver
- 614 First St NW : Office to residential conversion (13 units)
#GrandRapidsMI
https://urbangr.org/PlanningCommission20260611
Planning Commission Agenda, 2026-06-11 | Urban Grand Rapids

UrbanGRJun 8
Downtown hotel occupancy spikes to 91% (May 30th); occupancy rates over 90% are rare, industry wide. #GrandRapidsMI #UrbanDoomLoop
https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/real-estate/commercial/cgr-new-venues-conferences-push-hotel-occupancy-up-20260605/?utm_id=gfta-ur-260608&share-code=JZH6F6VYHJBPPMXBUIAQMQ6SHY&user_id=4488858&customer_secondary_source=cgr_articleGifting
Amphitheater, convention business push Kent County hotel occupancy to rare high

Acrisure Amphitheater, combined with downtown convention business, pushed Kent County hotel occupancy above 90% in late May.

Fight Back! NewsJun 7

Grand Rapids protests visiting former Presidents Bush, Clinton: ‘War criminals out!’

Grand Rapids, MI – On the evening of June 2, more than 40 people showed up outside the entrance of Devos Hall to protest the visit of former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill J. Clinton to Grand Rapids. The war criminals were speaking as guests of honor at the annual dinner put on by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids, a networking club for local elites.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/grand-rapids-protests-visiting-former-presidents-bush-clinton-war-criminals

UrbanGRMay 26
Grand Rapids launches a $145,000 fund with a two (2) year duration to stimulate economic development alongside the $1,300,000,000 investment in the city's riverfront. Funds will be used to ecounrage and education the local entrepreneurial community. #GrandRapidsMI
https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/05/grand-rapids-program-aims-to-turn-river-investment-into-business-opportunities.html
Grand Rapids program aims to turn river investment into business opportunities

The new initiative will provide workshops, pitch competitions, and boot camps to help entrepreneurs develop ideas for new businesses along the riverfront.

mlive
UrbanGRMay 26
“This is a younger, more diverse, and more educated region than it was even a decade ago,”
Almost 25% of the region is youth; which is very much a stand-out statistic for the United States.
And vacancy remains very low, meaning there is still room for growth.
https://rapidgrowthmedia.com/right-place-report-highlights-grand-rapids-growth-resilience-and-future-competitiveness/
#GrandRapidsMI
Right Place report highlights Grand Rapids’ growth, resilience, and future competitiveness – Rapid Growth

A new Right Place report shows how decades of planning have positioned West Michigan for sustained economic growth and opportunity. A new Right Place report shows how decades of planning have positioned West Michigan for sustained economic growth and opportunity.

Rapid Growth
UrbanGRMay 26
Planning Commission Agenda, 2026-05-28
- 755 Michigan St. NE : outdoor seating & alcohol service
- 2213 Griggs Ave SE : change to site-plan at 55+ multi-family development
- 3850 Sparks Dr. SE : exceed parking maximum by 69%
https://urbangr.org/PlanningCommission20260528 #GrandRapidsMI
Planning Commission Agenda, 2026-05-28 | Urban Grand Rapids

UrbanGRMay 25
The long mostly vacant building (614 1st St NW) behind Bridge St Market is on the path to full occupancy with Macatawa bank moving in and part of the building being converted to thirteen (14) apartments. #GrandRapidsMI
https://www.crainsgrandrapids.com/real-estate/commercial/cgr-rockford-office-conversion-bridge-street-20260521/?utm_id=gfta-ur-260525&share-code=RNTYAYWUBBB5TIO2YN7REBW2NU&user_id=4488858&customer_secondary_source=cgr_articleGifting
Rockford plans $2.6M office-to-apartment conversion off Bridge Street

The apartment units at 614 First St. NW will be located next to Wintrust's future flagship Grand Rapids office.