Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

Built World

As of October 2026: Grant recipient

Crews reopened Northland Drive on Sept. 30, several days ahead of schedule, after sliding 19 concrete arches into a 60-foot trench to form a pedestrian tunnel. The road, used by 30,000 vehicles a day, shut down late Sept. 25 and reopened in five days.

Updated Oct 6

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Runs the DRIP retail incubator program

Grand Rapids is paying local musicians like any other city vendor. The Phase Zero pilot will certify 15 to 18 musicians as Cultural Business Enterprises and contract with them for free public performances.

Updated Sep 9