3/30/22 - Proposed Amphitheater For Downtown Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids City Commissioners approve a land purchase for new development along the Grand River.

Changes could soon be coming to downtown Grand Rapids.

City Commissioners this week approved the purchase of an 11.6-acre plot along the Grand River.

The Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention/Arena Authority said this is a step forward in the proposal to bring an 12,00-seat amphitheater, affordable housing and recreation space to that area of town.

The city owned the area of 201 Market Avenue, south of the US-131 S-curve, and the CAA offered to buy it for $24.3 million.

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