River North’s Bold Transformation | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids’ River North is roaring back from its industrial past, with a $185 million project poised to bring a 20-story tower and six-story hotel—on top of Corewell Health’s massive expansion turning old factories into bustling hubs for living, working, and playing. Once desolate, the district now draws early adopters like a 2016 bakery and medical residents, fueling local growth. But not everyone’s thrilled: concerns over view-blocking towers, parking vs. green space, and community impact linger as this vibrant transformation continues to unfold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0029726cd086c6e