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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Another major downtown Grand Rapids apartment development is almost complete. The Venue Tower is located on Ottawa Avenue, next door to the B.O.B., and across the street from Van Andel Arena . "It's the whole entire factor of wanting to live downtown," said Sarah Waller, a Marketing Sales Manger with DTN Management. "You're close to everything, you're close to everyone, and it's where all the fun is." The official grand opening of The Venue Tower will take place on September 8th, but half of the units are already occupied. A studio apartment starts at $1,000 per month, and a one bedroom starts at $1,250 per month. Two bedroom apartments are also available for $1,975 and up. The Venue Tower features a third floor resident lounge , access to 20 Monroe Live, and will soon have a beer garden just outside the first floor.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With Grand Rapids in the midst of a building boom, one thing developers are focusing on is adding more living options in and near downtown. More and more buildings continue to sprout up, the latest a massive mixed-use development behind Founders Brewing Co. “We’ve been busy,” Ken Bailey, Rockford Construction’s project executive for 234 Market , told 24 Hour News 8 . The 234 Market development in Grand Rapids. (Aug. 23, 2017) When it’s done, the building will include 235 market-rate apartments, 40,000 square feet of retail space and a large parking garage . Bailey says there’s major demand. “When these things get done, they get full,” he explained. The developer hasn’t start leasing yet because 234 Market won’t be finished until next summer. But across town, just down from the Medical Mile , The Brix at Midtown on Benson Avenue is already welcoming tenants. The mixed-use space has finished about a quarter of its 287 apartments and is racing to get the res...

Weekends are, in my mind, supposed to be filled with productivity, whether that be working on all my homework or getting my lazy butt to the gym. But usually it's me eating out at restaurants and spending way too much time in downtown Grand Rapids . Whether it's to try something new or just to kill a few hours before your next class, these restaurants are sure to satisfy.  Allendale MI Laura Quinting Getting the munchies at 10 p.m. isn't a problem for Main St. Mostly attracting Grand Valley Students their deals are a sure-fire way to be satisfied for less. The Pub Burger (see photo) is only $3.99 with fries on Tuesdays after 9 p.m. Their specials such as kids eat free and $.50 tacos are sure to make Main St. your go to night out. Laura Quinting Going through B Dubs withdrawals from back home, but also have next to nothing in my bank account led me to Mully's. Their wings on Wednesdays are only $.50 each. Add on a domestic beer for $1.99 to wash down the BBQ sauce. Alo...