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Grand Rapids announces gateway arches and pedestrian beacons for business corridors

Implementing new partnership approach with corridor improvement authorities

Grand Rapids announced two infrastructure projects for its business corridors on October 19. The West Side will get three gateway arches across the Stockbridge, West Fulton, and Leonard districts, and Michigan Street will get flashing pedestrian beacons at two busy crossings.

Updated 1 hour ago

Grand Rapids seeks partner to redevelop 6.4 acres in River North

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Administering the River North RFQ

Grand Rapids is seeking a development partner to transform 6.43 acres of city-owned land in the River North neighborhood. The request for qualifications (RFQ), released Oct. 7, covers three parcels at Monroe Avenue NW and Coldbrook Street NW; it calls for housing, public river access, and preservation of the 1911 Coldbrook pumping station facade.

Updated 3 days ago