Start Date
09/10/2025
End Date
09/10/2025
Description
Join us for a dynamic walking tour through downtown Grand Rapids. This engaging field event will tell the story of how local planning and design initiatives are rewriting the community’s relationship with the Grand River, highlighting historic restoration, downtown activation, and tactical urbanism projects. Each stop will reveal a chapter of innovation and cultural significance, as told through the lens of local design professionals. Step into the story of downtown Grand Rapids and see firsthand the transformation of successful placemaking in one of the fastest growing Midwest cities.
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Site Planning
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.25
Learning Outcomes
• Analyze riverfront activation and implementation projects
• Learn about tactical urbanism strategies in public spaces
• Experience active multi-modal and multi-functional streets, alleys, plazas, and trails
• Learn about the renovation of historic and cultural landscapes
Instructors
Mark Miller, AIA, AICP, Nolan Miller, Ryan Johnson
Course Codes
Provider
Michigan Chapter-American Society of Landscape Architects