Placemaking

Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. Community Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffTuesday, June 17, 2025
Feature Story The Lakeshore Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell Community Development

Farewell from Assistant Editor Andrea Goodell

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 14, 2025
Feature Story Community Action House staff have office hours at Herrick District Library to better serve the public. Community Development

How a library and a church are tackling housing insecurity

The LakeshoreTuesday, February 25, 2025
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department. Community Development

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The LakeshoreFriday, February 14, 2025
Feature Story Michigan Library Association 2024 Public Librarian of the Year Rob Carpenter is known for his silly storytimes and innovative thinking. Community Development

HDL manager is Michigan Public Librarian of the Year

The LakeshoreThursday, October 31, 2024
Feature Story After several public input sessions over the course of a year, a town hall meeting laid out the proposed plans for a community center in Park Township. Community Development

Vision forms for Park Township community center

Andrea GoodellWednesday, October 16, 2024
Feature Story Ottawa Sands County Park, a 345-acre site at the junction of the Grand River and Lake Michigan Coastal Greenways will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 17. Community Development

From sand mine to county park: Ottawa Sands reopens with new amenities

Shandra MartinezSunday, October 13, 2024
Feature Story Anyone can observe Joel Schoon-Tanis painting in the Groundworks space at the main library and ask questions about his process — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 1 and 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 9., 16, 22, Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 20. Arts and Culture

Library announces Joel Schoon-Tanis as first Maker in Residence

The LakeshoreWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story The Vous Cafe, driven by owner Kaja Thornton, offers training and employment opportunities for staff with and without disabilities. Community Development

Vous Cafe brings Cajun flavor to Grand Haven's Momentum Center

Andrea GoodellWednesday, September 25, 2024
Feature Story The 190-unit mixed-income development broke ground last month along Holland Township’s Lakewood Boulevard and will be completed in phases over the next two years. Economic Development

Affordable housing options expand with Holland's Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking

Andrea GoodellWednesday, September 4, 2024
Feature Story Neighborhood Connector Lori Appeldoorn pauses at one of many welcoming stops along Central Avenue. This one, in front of JJ's on the corner of Central and 16th Street, includes yard games, lighting, and picnic benches for neighborhood gatherings. Community Development

Eastcore looks to artistic future with neighborhood improvements, mural festival

Andrea GoodellTuesday, August 13, 2024
Feature Story Holland Ambassador Academy is a 10-week course for city residents to gain insight into the operations of various city departments. Community Development

City launches first Holland Ambassador Academy

The Lakeshore Monday, July 15, 2024
Feature Story Chef Lucas Grill reopened Public restaurant in downtown Zeeland today. Arts and Culture

Beloved Public restaurant comes home to Zeeland

Andrea GoodellTuesday, June 25, 2024
Innovation News “This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Community Development

Improvements planned for riverfront park in downtown Allegan

MJ GalbraithMonday, June 10, 2024
Feature Story Historical photos will be part of an exhibit in Port Sheldon Township Hall as part of the township's centennial celebration. Community Development

Port Sheldon is celebrating centennial while looking to the future

Andrea GoodellMonday, May 20, 2024
Feature Story The Lindenloft cottage is the sole cottage of Highland Park to remain in the same family and retain its original name through the years. Arts and Culture

Final installment: Highland Park's history lives on

Karen LoweMonday, April 22, 2024
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