Project Description

20 Monroe Live represents Orion’s expertise in mixed-use urban development. The project includes modern residential units alongside ground-floor commercial spaces including a two-story, 38,000 square foot entertainment complex. The entertainment complex features multiple levels including standing floor, mezzanine seating, a VIP club room, and a modular stage to accommodate shows of various scales. Orion navigated complex urban planning, zoning, and infrastructure challenges to create a development that meets diverse functional needs while enhancing the vitality of the downtown community. The result balances resident comfort with commercial utility, supporting a dynamic urban space that encourages growth and connectivity. This project demonstrates Orion’s ability to deliver sophisticated mixed-use developments that drive urban renewal.

Project Details

  • Project location:
    Grand Rapids, MI
  • Project size:
    138,000 sq ft
  • Completion:
    January 2017
  • Assignment:
    Construction Manager
  • Architect:
    Tom Tooley
  • 2-story, 38,000 sq ft entertainment complex
  • Standing floor, mezzanine seating, VIP club room
  • Modular stage to accommodate different size shows

"We want to make 20 Monroe Live a place where people come early to see a show and hang out. We want them to enjoy the concert, and then spend time in the venue to relax, have dinner and wind down their evening. We want this to become a downtown destination."

– Ron Benison, CEO | Live Nation