Published Together: 10 transformative projects to love that are shaping Grand Rapids’ future
Former Rapid Growth Publisher Jeff Hill jumps back into the fray to explore the challenges, collaborations, and solutions propelling West Michigan forward.
Jeff Hill's Latest Articles
Smart city? The downtown development boom, examined
Rapid Growth continues to tackle the story of downtown's recent uptick in residential and commercial development. We've looked at current and upcoming projects and asked readers for feedback with a poll. In the last installment of our series on the topic, this week we explore the opportunities and challenges a residential living boom brings a city like Grand Rapids.
On the cusp of a downtown apartment boom?
Six years ago, the Grand Rapids construction boom was primarily medical and institution related. Lately, it seems that downtown is filling in with thousands of new residents. Urban living is having a moment, and developers are scrambling to keep up with demand. Rapid Growth explores the opportunities and ramifications of this new downtown residential "boomlet" in the first of a two-part series.
Zen as Art: Art as Zen Part II
More than two years in the works and less than a year to go before opening, Rapid Growth takes you on another sneak peek tour of the new Japanese Gardens coming to Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
RapidBlog: Buy, buy buy! Sell, sell, sell!
There might not be a better time to buy real estate in West Michigan than right now.
The Kendall Building: before and after
616 Development breathes new life into the long-vacant Kendall Building, adding to what is becoming the revived epicenter of downtown at Monroe Center, Fulton and Division. Rapid Growth takes you there, before and after.
Zen as Art: Art as Zen
A new $28 million Japanese garden is being built right in our backyard, well-hidden from the passing masses on one of West Michigan's busiest thoroughfares. But do we have to wait until 2015 to see the progress? Maybe not.
