For 30 years, we have worked diligently to improve the quality of housing and to prevent the displacement of downtown Grand Rapids' low-income residents. At first, we worked building by building, turning vacant or dilapidated buildings into safe, quality apartments. The power of our early...Continue story
Dwelling Place remains staunchly committed to providing support services to neighbors struggling with issues surrounding homelessness. Often, the underlying cause for homelessness is mental illness, physical and learning disabilities, poverty, domestic violence and substance abuse. The Dwelling...Continue story
Dwelling Place's Neighborhood Revitalization Program infuses neglected neighborhoods with profitable businesses, transforms blighted areas with building façade improvements and rehabilitation efforts, and creates a destination with interesting attractions and events. What's New in Neighborhood...Continue story

Getting Green interview with Shelly Irwin

This week Neighborhood Revitalization Department Staff person, Jenn Schaub speaks with WGVSU's Shelley Irwin about Heartside, the Neighborhood Revitalization Department,  Affordable Housing and Dwelling Place's LEED Certified Housing. 

Dwelling Place New Projects: Madison Square

Dwelling Place has some exciting projects coming up in 2011. Executive Director Denny Sturtevant took a few minutes out of his day to tell us a little more about them.

Heartside Talent Show a Great Success!

The Dwelling Place was proud to support the Heartside Talent Show on January 14th,  2011.

Commercial Tenant Profile- Pikositos!

Heartside’s Got Talent

Visionary Heartside Performers take the stage at The Ladies Literary Club!

The Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Heartside Neighborhood Talent Show on January 14th at 8PM! The night will be a showcase of talent from the most diverse and vibrant Neighborhood in Grand Rapids!

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News

The Herkimer Apartments are currently under renovation! Plans include complete renovation of the current building as well...Continue story

Farmers Markets are starting to open around West Michigan! Be sure to include healthy, local food in your diet for the...Continue story

Upcoming Events

The Rapid started the T.R.I.P (The Rapid Incentives Program), a two month promotion that will reward West Michigan residents for "green"...Continue story
The Heartside Business Association will be holding a General Meeting at 8:30 am. The meeting will take place at the Rapid Station. Everyone is...Continue story

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