Lyon Square
City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., Progressive Companies
Lyon Square occupies a pivotal position at the intersection of the Grand River, downtown commerce, and cultural life. Once a neglected and underutilized concrete plaza and service drive, the space has been completely reimagined into a vibrant, accessible, and inclusive destination. It is an urban catalyst that demonstrates how targeted investment in public space can unlock economic, cultural, and ecological value. Jurors said: "They took an underutilized area and transformed it to a phenomenal civic gathering space." MAP congratulates the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., and Progressive Companies!