Why Downtown Grand Rapids?
Downtown Grand Rapids has evolved into a dynamic mixed-use environment where business, culture, and community intersect. Continued investment, walkable infrastructure, and a growing base of employers and residents continue to fuel energy throughout the CBD reinforcing its position as the region’s premier office location.
Connected and Convenient
Downtown Grand Rapids makes the workday easier. Employees and clients are steps from restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, and everyday amenities creating an environment that supports both productivity and convenience.
At the same time, structured parking ramps, major commuter routes, and nearby highways keep access simple for teams coming from across the region.
A Growing Workforce
With a growing residential base and an active mix of professional employers, Downtown Grand Rapids continues to strengthen its role as the region’s business center. Companies benefit from direct access to talent in an environment that supports long-term recruitment and retention.
Evolving Office Market
Downtown Grand Rapids continues to evolve alongside changing workplace expectations. Historic architecture is being paired with targeted upgrades, right-sized layouts, and flexible design strategies, creating office environments that feel both established and forward-looking.
Experience GR.
From major entertainment venues to public gathering spaces, Downtown Grand Rapids offers an active environment where work and city life intersect.
Popular Downtown Destinations
Van Andel Arena
Home to major concerts, sporting events, and entertainment throughout the year.
Devos Convention Center
A regional hub for conferences, trade shows, and large-scale events.
Studio Park
A mixed-use destination with restaurants, entertainment, and residential living in the heart of downtown.
Current Developments
Acrisure Amphitheater
The Acrisure Amphitheater represents one of the most significant investments in Downtown Grand Rapids in decades, anchoring the riverfront redevelopment just south of the CBD. This 12,000-seat outdoor venue is designed to host major concerts, community events, and national touring acts, bringing new energy and activity to the downtown core.
Set to open in 2026, the amphitheater is part of a broader 31-acre riverfront vision that will introduce new public green space, improved trail connectivity, and future mixed-use development along the Grand River.
Amway Soccer Stadium
The Amway Stadium will introduce Grand Rapids’ first professional soccer venue, further expanding the city’s growing sports and entertainment presence downtown. Designed as an 8,500-seat, multi-use facility, the stadium will host professional matches, community events, and year-round programming.
Scheduled to open in 2027 as the home of AC Grand Rapids, the project is expected to attract significant regional attendance while driving continued investment in nearby housing, retail, and commercial development.
Restore The Rapids
The “Restore the Rapids” project is a major initiative to reconnect Downtown Grand Rapids with its namesake river by restoring natural rapids along a 2.5-mile stretch of the Grand River. The project will remove outdated dams, improve river flow, and enhance environmental conditions.
In addition to ecological benefits, it will activate the riverfront with new recreational opportunities and public access , serving as a long-term catalyst for downtown investment and placemaking.
Contact Our Team
Gary Albrecht
PARTNER | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | OFFICE616.218.3928 | Gary.Albrecht@AdvantageCRE.com
Blake Bruursema
ASSOCIATE ADVISOR | OFFICE616.970.8397 | Blake.Bruursema@AdvantageCRE.com