Placemaking

Feature Story Windmill Island Gardens is extending its 2021 season. Arts and Culture

Windmill Island Gardens celebrates another record year

Shandra MartinezTuesday, September 27, 2022
Feature Story Several cruise ships are again docking in Muskegon: the Pearl Seas vessel Pearl Mist, the American Queen Voyages’ Ocean Navigator, and Ponant Lines’ Le Bellot and Le Dumont D'Urville Arts and Culture

Smooth sailing for cruise ships in Muskegon after 2-year hiatus

Kelsey SandersMonday, August 8, 2022
Feature Story View of Broadway Avenue in Muskegon Heights after the renovation of the Strand Theater property and Rowan Park. Community Development

Muskegon Heights park could be anchor for community with prosperity grant

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 1, 2022
Feature Story A cyclist rides over some tough terrain. Mosquito Creek trails offers a wide range of different riding experiences for all levels of riders. Diversity

Muskegon’s Mosquito Creek Trails becomes mountain biker destination

Pat ApPaulSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story Benjamin's Hope friends enjoying the accessible swing set at the Park Township campus. Community Development

Mother finds accessible play space to accommodate the entire family

Andrea GoodellSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story The Chinook Pier Food Truck Park officially launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 29. (City of Grand Haven) Community Development

Grand Haven creates waterfront gathering spot with food trucks

Shandra MartinezFriday, July 22, 2022
Feature Story Many Michigan state parks adding off-road, electronic track chairs, available at no cost to visitors. Equity

Making Michigan's beaches accessible to everyone

Rosemary ParkerMonday, June 27, 2022
Feature Story Mark Powers cuts the blue ribbon to officially open Tanglefoot Park with the support of Village board members. (Brittany Meyers) Community Development

Long-awaited Tanglefoot Park opens with ribbon-cutting

Brittany MeyersWednesday, June 15, 2022
Feature Story Young fans watch on as the next Clippers batter warms up. Arts and Culture

Muskegon Clippers draw community to historic baseball park

Pat ApPaulMonday, June 13, 2022
Feature Story Music on Main is returning to downtown Zeeland this summer with food, music, games, and more. Community Development

Music on Main returns to downtown Zeeland

Andrea GoodellMonday, June 13, 2022
Feature Story Blue Star Trail is a nearly 20-mile recreational trail, connecting South Haven to Saugatuck.  Community Development

Foundation grants support placemaking in rural communities

Shandra MartinezThursday, May 5, 2022
Feature Story The city of Holland hosted an open house to display ideas gathered from public input for an ice rink at its downtown park, Window on the Waterfront. Community Development

From one man's dream to a city's vision: Ice rink proposal for downtown Holland taking shape

Andrea GoodellTuesday, May 3, 2022
Feature Story Frank's is Zeeland's oldest restaurant. A partnership with Frank's owner Shane Hammer has created the city's newest eatery. Economic Development

Partnership with Zeeland's oldest restaurant brings new eatery

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 28, 2022
Feature Story Frank Kraai, of Holland, poses along the Window on The Waterfront park in Holland, Michigan where a new ice rink will be built after he donated $1 million toward the effort. Community Development

Retired teacher donates $1M to bring 'pure joy' to Michigan community

Kym ReinstadlerTuesday, March 22, 2022
Feature Story The city of Zeeland plans to demolish two buildings and is seeking proposals that will create one mixed-use building and a pathway to parking. Community Development

Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway

Andrea GoodellMonday, March 7, 2022
Feature Story Jubilee Ministries Executive Director Steve Grose and Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Don Wilkinson speak to a crowd before a ceremonial groundbreaking at Park Vista Place, a joint project of the two, on East 40th Street in Holland. Economic Development

More housing coming to West Michigan, still more needed

Andrea GoodellTuesday, December 14, 2021
Feature Story The Outdoor Discovery Center's new nature playscape is one of several the nonprofit has built and plans to build in West Michigan. Community Development

ODC opens crowdfunded natural play space

Andrea GoodellMonday, November 15, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the Secchia Piazza that will be built on the GRCC main campus. Kids and Education

GRCC’s Secchia Culinary Institute to receive a gift of a piazza

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 11, 2021
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