This monthly report details month-over-month and year-to-date changes in various Downtown vital signs, including business churn, hotel vacancy, office space vacancy, visitor and employee activity, and much more. For methodology information click here. For access to archived Vitals Reports, please email info@downtowngr.org.

Mike Berne, a leading expert and futurist on urban business district dynamics, analyzed opportunities to strengthen the retail sector in Downtown Grand Rapids. Click here to view a video presentation of his findings.

A recommended redesign of the Downtown Wayfinding System to, among other things, help visitors more easily find destinations, guide motorists to parking spots and strengthen the identity of the district.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and health mandates compelling more outdoor commercial activities, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and the City of Grand Rapids established "Social Zones" to help promote the stability and recovery of the Downtown economy, with an emphasis on the hospitality industry that helps propel Downtown vibrancy and prosperity. This report summarizes the implementation and performance of the social zone program in 2020.

Everyone, at some point, is a pedestrian, whether they arrive downtown via car, transit, or bicycle. As we embark on building a 21st century city - a city for everyone - the pedestrian (and the pedestrian scale and experience) becomes critical in rethinking, redesigning, rebuilding, and re-balancing our largest public space: The streetspaces of our Downtown.

A summary of DGRI initiatives, partnerships and results in Fiscal Year 2018.

DGRI manages several 'people counters' to understand how people walk, roll or otherwise move around Downtown. This report summarizes sidewalk activity during ArtPrize 10 (Sept. 19 - Oct. 7, 2018).

A comprehensive overview of the goals, policies, processes, procedures and guidelines for establishing a parklet in Downtown GR.

A quick snapshot of key data about Downtown's people, environment and economy.

Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. partnered with the International Downtown Association to develop a methodology for calculating the value of U.S. Downtowns and center cities. The report includes a profile of Downtown Grand Rapids.

A framework for modernizing local economic development tools to expand access to housing, transportation and jobs.

DGRI manages several 'people counters' to understand how people walk, roll or otherwise move around Downtown. This report summarizes sidewalk activity during ArtPrize 9 (Sept. 20 - Oct. 8, 2017).

A summary of DGRI initiatives, partnerships and results in Fiscal Year 2017.

A survey of the Downtown residential and workforce population, including basic housing data.

An overview of the audience demographics, economic activity and attendee satisfaction associated with the 2016 Movies in the Park series.

A summary of DGRI initiatives, partnerships and results in Fiscal Year 2016.

An overview of the audience demographics, economic activity and attendee satisfaction associated with the 2015 Movies in the Park series.

An informational brief on the Downtown Improvement District that details its purpose and boundaries, key service priorities as well as Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. The brief was developed to inform the conversation about renewing the tool in summer 2015.

A summary of DGRI initiatives, partnerships and results in Fiscal Year 2015.

A report on the attendance figures, demographics and economic benefits of the 2014 Movies in the Park series.

An evaluation of the potential for new market-rate rental and for-sale housing units in Downtown Grand Rapids.

A study that determines the capacity, feasibility and projected costs associated with building an underground parking ramp in the area south of Van Andel Arena.

A summary of DGRI initiatives, partnerships and results in 2014.

A community-driven vision for guiding development in the Downtown area south of Van Andel Arena.

A pamphlet geared for visitors that includes a map of Downtown bike lanes, places of interest, tips for safe riding and a list of local bike shops.

A community vision and priority-setting document that established a new framework for guiding DDA investment, decision-making and organizational structure.

A map depicting the boundaries of the Downtown Development Authority, Downtown Improvement District, Renaissance Zones and other special districts.

Survey results and recommended actions to improve the Downtown retail climate based on direct outreach to dozens of Downtown businesses.

An evaluation of the market potential for new market-rate housing in Downtown and the area of Mercy Health St. Mary's campus.

Recommendations for land use, circulation, parking, development character, infrastructure improvements in the Monroe North neighborhood.

An audit of the Downtown area's compliance with the Americans for Disabilities Act guidelines, the Michigan Barrier Free Code and City Sidewalk Guidelines.

Defines the community's aspirations, goals and strategies for development and growth in Downtown Grand Rapids.