In Grand Rapids, Sioux Falls city planners see a model for medical development

Over the past 20 years, millions of dollars in investment have spurred major medical development in the core of Sioux Falls, SD. Now, as that development moves outside the city's center, Grand Rapids' own medical development may inspire city planners to grow up rather than out.

According to excerpts from the story:

The dirt moving and construction noise around Sanford USD Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital has been almost constant for at least 20 years as both have converted residential city blocks into new medical buildings.

In Grand Rapids, Mich., where a $1 billion health care and medical research project known as the Medical Mile is growing, city officials have been proactive in how the project will transform the city.

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