City holds meetings to discuss new rental application fees ordinance Published on October 18, 2018 The City of Grand Rapids Community Development Department will host four information meetings in the next few weeks to provide an overview of the City’s new residential rental application fees ordinance. Tagged as: , Media Releases
GRPD shares Manual of Policy and Procedures online for first time Published on October 18, 2018 The Grand Rapids Police Department has posted its Manual of Policy and Procedures online for the first time as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening relationships with the community. It is among task force recommendations that have been implemented ahead of the group’s final report out to the community – set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at GRPS Parent University, 1400 Fuller Ave. NE. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City seeks state funds for redevelopment of West Side gas station Published on October 18, 2018 The Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority recently approved submission of a grant application to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to fuel the redevelopment and cleanup of a Brownfield site on the city’s West Side. If approved by the MDEQ, grant funding for up to $372,000 would be used to help spur redevelopment of the BP gas station at 438 Stocking Ave. NW. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Leonard Street NE closures start Oct. 22 Published on October 17, 2018 Beginning Monday, Leonard Street NE will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with both traffic lanes shifted to the south side of the road. On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Leonard will close completely just east of Plymouth Avenue NE through Sunday, Oct. 28. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Commission paves way for more housing in Creston neighborhood Published on October 16, 2018 The City Commission recently approved a brownfield plan amendment that will allow a developer to renovate a former church building and provide more housing opportunities in Grand Rapids’ Creston neighborhood. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parking restrictions on many neighborhood streets begin Nov. 1 Published on October 15, 2018 A sure sign of the coming winter begins Thursday, Nov. 1 with the start of street parking restrictions in Grand Rapids.Odd-even and same-side parking restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 1 of each year. They last until 11:59 p.m. April 1 of the following year. Streets with restrictions have odd-even or same-side parking signs posted. Tagged as: , Media Releases
10 Ionia tower moves closer to reality with scheduled public hearing Published on October 11, 2018 The City Commission has scheduled a public hearing to consider a brownfield application for a $36 million redevelopment project proposed at 10 Ionia Ave. NW. The public hearing will take place 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 23 in the ninth-floor Commission Chambers at City Hall, 300 Monroe Ave. NW. Tagged as: , Media Releases
GRPD invites community to continue partnership to strengthen trust Published on October 10, 2018 The Grand Rapids Police Department is inviting community members to participate in additional rounds of its Speed of Trust initiative. The next trust building sessions are set for Thursday, Oct. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 20. Spots are available for morning (8 a.m. to noon), afternoon (1 to 5 p.m.) and evening (6 to 10 p.m.) on both dates. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Commission advances development of $64 million in housing projects Published on October 10, 2018 The Grand Rapids City Commission has advanced several projects associated with affordable housing. It recently approved a brownfield plan amendment for the proposed Garfield Park Lofts and also scheduled two Tuesday, Oct. 23 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority public hearings for the Plaza Roosevelt redevelopment project and a proposed redevelopment project at the former Eastern Elementary School. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City invites community to redesign park entry signs Published on October 09, 2018 The Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is holding a competition to redesign and modernize park signs across the city. The competition is open to everyone through Nov. 6. Tagged as: , Media Releases