GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Michigan’s second largest city is transforming from its industrial past to a hub for some major development projects looking to spur new economic growth.

A wave of investments along and near the Grand River totaling an estimated $1.3 billion are planned or underway, with the goal of transforming the waterway into a destination for recreation, tourism and entertainment.

Six massive projects are set to transform the once-industrial city. An interactive map below shows where each project is located.

MLive/The Grand Rapids Press will be tracking the six key projects during the planning and building phases, bringing readers updates on construction progress, early inside looks and behind-the-scenes access.

MLive journalists also will be digging into the community-chan

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