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

Downtown Awards Nominate 3 Dwelling Place Locations and Programs!

Dwelling Place is proud to announce that the Downtown Alliance’s Downtown Awards are honoring three places and projects supported by Dwelling Place. Located in our Martineau Apartments, Mexicains Sans Frontieres is nominated for a best kept secret award.
 
Under new renovation the Revision Division/ Road diet is being recognized and while this isn’t a project managed by Dwelling Place our staff, residents and business owners were instrumental in supporting the inception and execution of modifying the South Division Streetscape.
 

Herkimer Apartments: Renovation and Architectual Drawings

Here are some updated plans of the Herkimer Apartments renovation and new construction! Click on the image to the right to see the plans for the renovation of Herkimer Apartments and the new buildings that will be added! Construction will begin late fall 2012.
If you have any questions about the Herkimer Apartments renovation, please call the main office at 616-454-0928 or email us.

Midtown Campus Linear Park to be Completed in the fall of 2012

Midtown Village in Holland, Michigan opened in October, 2011. Plans for the gymnasium and a linear park were made and they will be completed in the fall of 2012. Click on the image to the right to see the Midtown Campus plans!

Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards $764,500 to tackle education, housing needs

Thank you to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation! Read this article to learn more about what they are doing in our community.

Miscellany combines vintage, retail and art for unique store in Grand Rapids' Heartside

Check out this article featuring one of our live/work residents!
 

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Eating more fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight, stay fit, and reduce your risk for many chronic diseases....Continue story

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