Storytelling, Welcoming, Gateways

Join your neighbors to develop the story, branding, and events that make the neighborhood unique. Every second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 PM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). We're focusing on telling the stories that make Downtown inviting, accessible, and a great place to be. We're also excited to dive into real […]

Outreach

Join your neighbors to get the word out! The outreach committee focuses on communicating about events, learning opportunities, and pertinent information that Downtown neighbors need to know. Every second Thursday of the month at 10 AM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). We're focusing on connecting more neighbors to the information they need to […]

Neighbor Exclusive! Grand Rapids Downtown Buildings Book Launch

Periwinkle Fog 125 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI

Join neighbors at Periwinkle Fog for an artists/author meet n' greet! Author and Artist Pamela VanderPloeg is releasing a book about Downtown Grand Rapids Buildings. Learn about buildings in the neighborhood - even yours! From the post-Civil War Era to the mid-twentieth century, the buildings in our neighborhood contain stories worth sharing. Stop by Periwinkle […]

Downtown Community Garden

Pre-Season Education Opportunities: The DNN is partnering with Jade Rabbit to offer educational opportunities for neighbors to create the Downtown Community Garden! Every last Wednesday of the month at 6 PM  at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). The DNN is partnering with Jade Rabbit to prepare educational material, videos, and culturally relevant, multi-generational education […]

Free

Mobility

Join your neighbors to discuss and create mobility solutions in and around Downtown. This meeting is open to all Downtown neighbors, and folks who want more mobility options in our Downtown. Every second Monday of the month at 5 PM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). Neighbors want to focus on policy initiatives that […]

Storytelling, Welcoming, Gateways

Join your neighbors to develop the story, branding, and events that make the neighborhood unique. Every second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 PM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). We're focusing on telling the stories that make Downtown inviting, accessible, and a great place to be. We're also excited to dive into real […]

Outreach

Join your neighbors to get the word out! The outreach committee focuses on communicating about events, learning opportunities, and pertinent information that Downtown neighbors need to know. Every second Thursday of the month at 10 AM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). We're focusing on connecting more neighbors to the information they need to […]

DNN Pizza Party

130 Ionia SW 130 Ionia SW, Grand Rapids, MI

Grab a slice with neighbors in a meet n' greet at Peppinos! No agenda, just a chance to meet others who call the Downtown neighborhood home. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 5 PM at Peppinos: 130 Ionia SW.

Downtown Community Garden

Pre-Season Education Opportunities: The DNN is partnering with Jade Rabbit to offer educational opportunities for neighbors to create the Downtown Community Garden! Every last Wednesday of the month at 6 PM  at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). The DNN is partnering with Jade Rabbit to prepare educational material, videos, and culturally relevant, multi-generational education […]

Free

Outreach

Join your neighbors to get the word out! The outreach committee focuses on communicating about events, learning opportunities, and pertinent information that Downtown neighbors need to know. Every second Thursday of the month at 10 AM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). We're focusing on connecting more neighbors to the information they need to […]

Mobility

Join your neighbors to discuss and create mobility solutions in and around Downtown. This meeting is open to all Downtown neighbors, and folks who want more mobility options in our Downtown. Every second Monday of the month at 5 PM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). Neighbors want to focus on policy initiatives that […]

Storytelling, Welcoming, Gateways

Join your neighbors to develop the story, branding, and events that make the neighborhood unique. Every second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 PM at DGRI's office (29 Pearl St. NW). We're focusing on telling the stories that make Downtown inviting, accessible, and a great place to be. We're also excited to dive into real […]