Dwelling Place | Providing homes, revitalizing neighborhoods

For 30 years, we have worked diligently to improve the quality of housing and to prevent the displacement of downtown Grand Rapids' low-income residents. At first, we worked building by building, turning vacant or dilapidated buildings into safe, quality apartments. The power of our early...Continue story

Supportive Services

Dwelling Place remains staunchly committed to providing support services to neighbors struggling with issues surrounding homelessness. Often, the underlying cause for homelessness is mental illness, physical and learning disabilities, poverty, domestic violence and substance abuse. The Dwelling...Continue story

Neighborhood Revitalization

Dwelling Place's Neighborhood Revitalization Program infuses neglected neighborhoods with profitable businesses, transforms blighted areas with building façade improvements and rehabilitation efforts, and creates a destination with interesting attractions and events. What's New in Neighborhood...Continue story

Our Mission

Dwelling Place improves the lives of people by creating quality affordable housing, providing essential support services and serving as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.

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City of Grand Rapids Resource Guide for new Businesses.

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 05/24/2011 - 10:53am

At Dwelling Place we manage over 40 commercial spaces. We carefully recruit and select businesses that work well in the neighborhoods we serve and our application process requires the prospective tenant submit a business plan. If you are thinking about starting a new business Grand Rapids has great resources to get you started.

What is a live/ work apartment?

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 2:56pm

Senior Property Manager, Bobbie Cooper, talks about the Dwelling Place live/work apartments. For more information call 616-458-1471 ex. 10.

Home ownership options in Wealthy Heights

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 11:21am

News from Dwelling Place

Dwelling Place is pleased to unveil plans for two new homes along Donald Street in Wealthy Heights. The homes, located at 301& 305 Donald will offer fresh affordable housing options just off of the bustling Wealthy business corridor.

Individuals who are interested finding out more about home ownership qualifications should attend an informational meeting on Monday May 9th.

To RSVP for the meeting or to find out more contact Scott Page, 855-0422

Art.Downtown. brings thousands of visitors to Heartside.

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 04/19/2011 - 9:32am

Art.DownTown 2011 from GR Social Diary on Vimeo.

Thanks to Michael Cook and Grand Rapids Social Diary for attending Art.Downtown. and making this great video! It includes video spots in several of our apartments as well as clips/interviews with residents and staff! Dwelling Place is proud to support this fantastic community event!

Art and Artists take over Downtown.

Submitted by Jenn Schaub on Tue, 04/12/2011 - 12:38pm

This year Dwelling Place has continued its support of Art.Downtown. by coordinating administrative duties, leveraging sponsor support, facilitating volunteer involvement and acting as a keystone for promotional activities.

The event takes place on Friday April 15th 2011. We hope to see our supporters come down and enjoy Heartside one of our dynamic downtown neighborhoods.

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News

Double Up Food Bucks

Eating more fruits and vegetables can help you lose weight, stay fit, and reduce your risk for many chronic diseases....Continue story

Herkimer Apartments Construction Update

The Herkimer Apartments are currently under renovation! Plans include complete renovation of the current building as well...Continue story

Upcoming Events

The Rapid Incentives Program

The Rapid started the T.R.I.P (The Rapid Incentives Program), a two month promotion that will reward West Michigan residents for "green"...Continue story

Heartside Business Association General Meeting

The Heartside Business Association will be holding a General Meeting at 8:30 am. The meeting will take place at the Rapid Station. Everyone is...Continue story