Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Built World

Grant recipient

Crews reopened Northland Drive on Sept. 30, several days ahead of schedule, after sliding 19 concrete arches into a 60-foot trench to form a pedestrian tunnel. The road, used by 30,000 vehicles a day, shut down late Sept. 25 and reopened in five days.

Updated 6 days ago

Rule Changes

Runs the DRIP retail incubator program

Grand Rapids is paying local musicians like any other city vendor. The Phase Zero pilot will certify 15 to 18 musicians as Cultural Business Enterprises and contract with them for free public performances.

Updated Sep 9

Built World

Previously advanced dog-friendly projects in the urban core

The Urban Dog, a pet-themed eatery, is cleared to open at 1857 Waldorf St NW in Grand Rapids. Kent County issued its food establishment license on August 7, 2026, with one inspection on record.

Updated Aug 28