[Hinman project - new 13 story hotel at 10 Ionia]

Traffic control measures are going in starting tomorrow. Even in its diminutive state, I'm excited for this project!

[The State of Downtown Grand Rapids Retail]

Just walked passed the cursed storefront between Grand Central Market and Brick & Porter on Monroe Center, and I see there is activity there. It's not a big space, but it appears the two suites are being combined at least. I hope it's not a revival of the vape shop! 

[Hinman project - new 13 story hotel at 10 Ionia]

Someone on the GR subreddit posted about this project today. I can’t speak to this person’s credibility, but they believe it will not be built. Can anyone corroborate?

 

[Wealthy Street Mega Thread]

On 1/1/2018 at 1:50 PM, GR_Urbanist said:

Took 11 years, but it was worth the wait!

2007:

2018:

Looking fabulous, can’t wait for the finished product. Any news yet on tenants?

[New Construction and Renovations in the Heartside District]

I couldn't find a more relevant thread, so I'm putting this here. Has anyone else heard rumors of the city wanting to move the police department to a proposed new building in the Ionia & Franklin area? I have heard this twice now in recent months by word of mouth, but have yet to find any evidence to support it. I'm skeptical, considering the lobby of the current building was recently renovated.

For what it's worth, I'm a long-time lurker here (10+ years). You guys have a great community with fingers on the pulse of our fair city.