Car Talk
The car is king in Grand Rapids. And road trips and Sunday drives are great American past times. But for daily transit needs, just getting conveniently from point A to point B, there has to be a better way. Is Grand Rapids ready?
Muskegon Lakeshore
Muskegon is getting the mother of all makeovers. After demolishing an indoor mall at the heart of downtown, and prepping the shore of Muskegon Lake for new residences and businesses, civic leaders are racking up the pace of redevelopment. So there's an air of confidence in the largest city on Michigan's West Coast.
What Makes a City Smart
Cities - the nerve center of the knowledge economy - must focus on four key factors to compete successfully.
If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It
Design and innovation drives economies. West Michigan has the talent, but how do we sell it?
The Power of Change
The pursuit of sustainability requires ending subsidies for business-as-usual and instead rewarding innovation.
Draggin’ Stuff Home
They're not World Market or Ikea, but the local thrift shops and salvage yards carry interesting items for the home decorator at a fraction of the cost.
