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News

City receives certification as Redevelopment Ready Community

Published on May 21, 2018

The City of Grand Rapids today was awarded Redevelopment Ready Communities certification by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The designation validates that the City has a solid foundation to attract private investment and further build on municipality assets and that its process is transparent, predictable and efficient.

Online survey on Mt. Vernon-Fulton closure available until June 15

Published on May 21, 2018

The City and Grand Valley State University want the community’s feedback on the closure of the south side of the Mt. Vernon Avenue SW and Fulton Street intersection. An online survey is available at grandrapidsmi.gov/mtvernonclosure until June 15. Those interested in completing the five-minute survey also may call the City’s 311 Customer Service at 311 or 616.456.3000.

Police Policy Task Force issues community feedback from March meeting

Published on May 18, 2018

The Grand Rapids Police and Policy Review Task Force has issued an accounting of community input gathered at its March 7 public meeting held at the Grand Rapids Public Library. During the community meeting, residents provided feedback on everything from the school to prison pipeline to surveying neighborhoods to staffing and deployment.

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