Located on the flatlands of the lower West Side, the Stockbridge district is located immediately west of the Grand River and Center City.
The area is known for its working-class attitude, rich European traditions and, above all, resilience. The construction of the US 131 highway and Interstate 196 in the 1960’s destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in the area. It also scarred the heart and soul of a community.
But today the Stockbridge district is emerging as a much stronger and vibrant place than it was before the bulldozers. With a growing selection of pubs, restaurants, and locally-owned specialty shops, as well as aggressive investment in unique urban housing ventures, the Stockbridge area now stands on the leading edge of Grand Rapids’ evolution into a thriving 21st century city.
For more information about the West Side visit the Rapid Growth:
- Visiting Guide
- Moving Guide
- Investing Guide
J. Bennett Rylah
Thursday, November 17, 2011
What used to be Monte's will open back up as The Establishment tonight. Here's a sneak peek inside this new West side hotspot.
Jeff Hill
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Grand Rapids has spent much of the past century as a manufacturing power house. With the changing global economy, what does the future hold for our community?
J. Hill
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Bikes and cars in Grand Rapids, sharing the roads in harmony? Some people have that dream. Come find out what it's all about June 29.
Kelly Quintanilla
Thursday, July 15, 2010
It's easy to get lost in the techie talk of VoIP, but Jason Brown and Chip Engelhard hope the bottom line will draw in more customers: cell calls without using plan minutes, cheap international calling and specialty applications such as hospital phone systems.
Robin Luymes
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Few people disagree that good mass transit is a key to the vitality of a metropolitan area, and The Rapid is sponsoring a series of articles and videos that promotes conversation about what will serve metro Grand Rapids best.
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