Little Space Studio changing their approach to creative co-working
If you were view Little Space Studio’s (LSS) original plans for their first two years, founder Alysha White would have have simply called it a workshop space. “It’s one thing to […]
Defining Division
Corridor Improvement Authority takes on South Division, Burton, Hall, and Grandville Avenue business
City of Grand Rapids established South Division, Burton, Hall, Grandville Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority granting formal organizing authority and revenue for boosting businesses in the area.
Defining Division: Maintaining and building community identity
Faced by the potential of future development, community members of South Division and Burton Heights share their insights on the strength of their community's identity.
Defining Division: The effects of density on affordable housing
Residents of the South division Corridor and surrounding areas unpack the Housing Now! recommendations, focusing on the role density plays in the availability of long term affordable housing and prioritizing property ownership from residents.
Definiendo South Division: Los efectos de la densidad en proveyendo viviendas asequibles para todos
Los residentes del corredor de la South Divison y las áreas explican las recomendaciones de Housing Now! enfocandose en la función que tiene la densidad para garantizar que las viviendas asequibles estén disponibles a largo plazo en sus comunidades y al mismo tiempo prioritizando la posibilidad que los residents puedan invertir en el vecindario.
Defining Division: Transforming the future of transportation is equitable mobility
Residents along the South Division corridor and surrounding neighborhoods explore the future of transportation and mobility they would like to see available for themselves and their communities.
Definiendo South Division: Transformando el futuro del transporte es movilidad para todos
Los residentes a lo largo del corredor de la Division Sur y los vecindarios circundantes exploran el futuro del transporte y la movilidad que les gustaria ver disponibles para ellos y sus comunidades.
Can Grand Rapids end homelessness?: Best practices and local challenges to a nationwide issue
Everyone has a different stake in “solving” the issue of homelessness in Grand Rapids. But does anyone have an accurate picture of the issue—and who we’re actually talking about when we refer to Grand Rapids’ “homeless” population? In the first of a three-part series, RG dives into homelessness in our community, exploring the complexities, discussing best practices, and defining the housing first model.
Defining Division: Economic opportunities and residents’ voice
As one of the city's most traveled road—Division Avenue represents community and entrepreneurship opportunities for its residents and business owners. Here we interview several residents, advocates, and entrepreneurs on the kind of development they would like to see in their neighborhood.
Defining Division: Development without displacement
With a community-led project, residents, stakeholders, organizers and leaders of the South Division Corridor are initiating efforts to create an Area Specific Plan that prioritizes the longtime community members of the area.
