Grand River Troll
Grand River Troll Returns After Decades’ Absence
A legend is reemerging from the ripples of the Grand, from the depths of the city’s public library, from the rustling leaves of the trees stretching toward the water. A…
Sign for entrance to Joe Louis Greenway surrounded by landscaping and people walking up the trail
Field Notes from Detroit: Peer Communities Tour
In May, a delegation of southeast Grand Rapids advocates and trail partners hopped on a bus for a two-day visit to the east side of the state to learn firsthand…
Aerial view of greenway construction along the Grand River with an amphitheater in the background
Grand River Greenway Construction Season
Construction on the Grand River Greenway is ramping up! Ahead of a monumental summer in the river corridor, this $125M construction push will deliver 255 acres of public riverfront space.…
A pair of anglers walking up a busy riverwalk next to a public mural with background greenery
7 Benefits of Greenways
The Grand River Greenway is a multi-faceted public land-and-water trail system designed to connect with diverse natural and social spaces in our community and improve riverside experiences for Grand River…
A group of people tending to dense greenery along a creek under a
Revitalization or Restoration?
As a backbone organization for the many partners working along the river, the Grand River Network is invested in the work of revitalization. That is, bringing the Grand River to…
Manidoo Bawating, a sculpture in Canal Park by Hybycozo and the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (2021).
Public Art & Placemaking
There is knowing that you are somewhere and knowing you are within somewhere. For example: I know that I am in Grand Rapids when I see the Blue Bridge. I…
Three landscapers working
Grand River Workforce on the International Stage
The Grand River Workforce Collaborative (GRWC) model has been making waves since its inaugural cohort showcased their work on Lyon Square in the Downtown Grand Rapids Corridor. The GRWC pilot…