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Bridie Kent

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Downtown for the Ages

GR's renaissance is attracting more than young hipsters and artists. Educated, affluent, and more mature adults are giving up the suburbs in favor of loft living, ballet tickets, and a more urban experience, too.

Old Buildings, New Economy

Grand Rapids' big brick factories used to house one company, provide a majority of jobs, and anchor the local economy. Today, those historic structures are playing a different - but similiarly important - role as the regional economy evolves.

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