In his 34th #RG20LookBack column marking Rapid Growth’s 20th anniversary, publisher Tommy Allen revisits 2011, when a Detroit design movement inspired Rapid Growth to explore and highlight design’s ability to transform West Michigan.
West Michigan Trails plans consistent signs to improve navigation, accessibility, and emergency response along more than 300 miles of routes.
Local groups work with people with disabilities to improve access, share travel details and make Grand Rapids easier to explore.
The Rapid takes mom and dad to work -– and the littles to a brand new daycare opening in September 2026.
Grand Rapids designer Aidan Van Doren created an accessibility sticker showing automatic doors benefit parents, workers, older adults, and people with disabilities.
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