GRDadof3 3930 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Have questions about the area? Schools? Neighborhoods? Ask them here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rizzo 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Clever... Although I think thoes "comming" have no clue where, when, or why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRGridGirl 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Ohh, I'm so excited to hear about Planeteers moving out of the suburbs to the city. The city of Grand Rapids welcomes you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michi 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 MichiDadof0 could end up on GR someday. That is if Detroit won't have me. I'm not one of those corrupt political extremists that divide this state, so I'd be happy on either side. Both have so much to offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3930 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Ohh, I'm so excited to hear about Planeteers moving out of the suburbs to the city. The city of Grand Rapids welcomes you! You'll be happy to know GRGridGril I finally put my money where my mouth is and made a big investment in downtown today. Not packing up the kids quite yet but a huge step for the fam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted 50 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 You'll be happy to know GRGridGril I finally put my money where my mouth is and made a big investment in downtown today. Not packing up the kids quite yet but a huge step for the fam Well, well, well Daddy. This is a big step: out into the inky abyss; embracing the chaos. Wearing the Urban Planet badge on your forehead. What are your old suburban friends going to think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3930 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Well, well, well Daddy. This is a big step: out into the inky abyss; embracing the chaos. Wearing the Urban Planet badge on your forehead. What are your old suburban friends going to think? I could care less They are going to be so jealous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueradon 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Well I am planning to make my move out of Greenville into Grand Rapids sometime hopefully this summer...I put it off last year because of some issues...but I'm ready to move in! Hopefully all works out, I'm doing the job hunting right now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ted 50 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Well I am planning to make my move out of Greenville into Grand Rapids sometime hopefully this summer...I put it off last year because of some issues...but I'm ready to move in! Hopefully all works out, I'm doing the job hunting right now... Holy God! I think we're staring into the eyes of a 'trend'!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbrok 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 I sold my house and am moving from Plainfield Township to Grand Rapids next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gat 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 My husband and I are moving from Birmingham (metro Detroit suburb) to Union Square this year. We could not be more excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike10 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 I really do enjoy this site and I'm slowly but surely embrassing Grand Rapids. My wife and move here from Raleigh, NC about a year ago. It was tough at first, I felt Grand Rapids wasn't really our style, and we were real close to packing our bags and heading west. But we decided to give the city a fair chance and we have met some really cool people and are letting the things flow right now. We bought a Union Square condo and can't wait to move in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snoogit 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 I sold my house and am moving from Plainfield Township to Grand Rapids next week. not quite as big a move as some here have made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueradon 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 I've thought about taking a peek into the Union Square condos, but I think I might want to rent first just to play it safe; And I guess if I rent around for a couple of years and see which area I like the most, I'll try to get something permanent. But when Tall House gets built, I might have to take a look into that That looks like it would be fun to live in. And don't get me wrong, I like Greenville and I think it is expanding progressively (if not really rapid)...if I wanted to be a suburban type of guy I would choose to live here. But I told my parents from the get go, I don't want to live in the woods lol. I'm starting to dislike my apartment, it is very cheaply built (1" walls and floors I can hear everything that goes on), in this new 100 million dollar development that they're making here. The condos are very nice, but around 200k, a little overpriced for the area if you ask me. That, and of course there is SO much in GR to do compared to where I live now, I would be much happier in downtown. Then I can complain about traffic on a daily basis! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3930 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 I've thought about taking a peek into the Union Square condos, but I think I might want to rent first just to play it safe; And I guess if I rent around for a couple of years and see which area I like the most, I'll try to get something permanent. But when Tall House gets built, I might have to take a look into that That looks like it would be fun to live in. And don't get me wrong, I like Greenville and I think it is expanding progressively (if not really rapid)...if I wanted to be a suburban type of guy I would choose to live here. But I told my parents from the get go, I don't want to live in the woods lol. I'm starting to dislike my apartment, it is very cheaply built (1" walls and floors I can hear everything that goes on), in this new 100 million dollar development that they're making here. The condos are very nice, but around 200k, a little overpriced for the area if you ask me. That, and of course there is SO much in GR to do compared to where I live now, I would be much happier in downtown. Then I can complain about traffic on a daily basis! You should look at putting in a reservation at Tall House. They've already started running ads. You've got construction time so you don't have to close right away, and you should be able to lock in pre-construction pricing. And no, I don't work for Sam Cummings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michi 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Hey guys, where is Union Square? What is that big, red place along 131 and the rail roads south of the CBD? It has a pretty big library and other things in the complex from my understanding. Isn't this around Hall Street? Is this Union Square or is that something different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRDadof3 3930 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Hey guys, where is Union Square? What is that big, red place along 131 and the rail roads south of the CBD? It has a pretty big library and other things in the complex from my understanding. Isn't this around Hall Street? Is this Union Square or is that something different? That's the Union Station development that is owned by Robert Grooters: http://www.rgdc.com/html/grooters_best.html Union Square is that school they are adding two floors to right where 131 and I-196 meet by Bridgewater Place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Far Away 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2006 Considering all the hoopla around this mysterious project downtown and everything else going on in the city, this is probably a really great time to move back to Grand Rapids... BEFORE housing prices rise to the level of comparable cities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueradon 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2006 You should look at putting in a reservation at Tall House. They've already started running ads. You've got construction time so you don't have to close right away, and you should be able to lock in pre-construction pricing. And no, I don't work for Sam Cummings As much as I would love to...I don't make enough to afford one yet LOL Otherwise I'd jump all over it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 Me and the wifey will be moving dt gr within 2 months. i have to find out when my lease is up here in Byron center and then we will be moving the %$#^%$& out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john_denver 31 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 All of this is great to hear! I live in Heritage Hill, not technically downtown but close. I love living so close to the dt area...it takes me only 17 minutes to walk to work and 20 minutes to walk home. I hope someday I can do all of my business downtown; groceries, clothes, etc. Not that I don't like the suburbs but I really believe in the downtown urban area. Someday when there is a light rail out to Woodland Mall, maybe that will encourage me to venture out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twoshort 30 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 I'll be relocating from 49504 to 49503 in the heart of down town in about 60 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prankster 69 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 I am jealous of you all. My wife won't let us move downtown until our youngest daughter graduates from high school, and she's only 3 yrs old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 YIKES! If I don't move out of BC quick, I won't graduate sanity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitro 3 Report post Posted February 28, 2006 I am jealous of you all. My wife won't let us move downtown until our youngest daughter graduates from high school, and she's only 3 yrs old. Invest heavily in tutoring......maybe you can get her out of high school quicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
