Deborah Johnson Wood's Latest Articles
Zoom, zoom: Need for smart, transit oriented development accelerates
As Grand Rapids watches the state's first bus rapid transit line near completion and revives a streetcar study, Rapid Growth takes a comprehensive look at transit oriented development in West Michigan. Deborah Johnson Wood reports on why TOD should be top of mind as development moves forward.
CenterCity Investing Guide
In 1831 Louis Campau, a founding father of Grand Rapids, paid $90 for the property that now makes up the entire downtown. Today, it's a bustling urban center filled with billions of dollars worth of condos, office space, and shopping and entertainment options.
Brewery Vivant expands brewing operations, eyes Chicago microbrew market
Brewery Vivant is awaiting anxiously the delivery of $300,000 in new brewing equipment that will double its brewing capacity in preparation for the company's first out-of-state foray -- the Chicago market. The announcement came the same day as Brewery Vivant's (925 Cherry St. SE) notice of recognition by the Michigan Business and Professional Association as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Sustainable Companies.
Grassroots Upstart Lighthouse Communities Becomes LINC with New Plans, New Tools
Since its inception in 2001, Lighthouse Communities has leveraged some $40 million for community revitalization. Today, Lighthouse announced it has adopted a chic new brand identity, LINC Community Revitalization, Inc.
