This plan was finalized in 2019. It has not been adopted by the City of Grand Rapids.
Area Specific Plans
The Community Master Plan provides a city-wide vision of how to direct and manage land use change in the community. In some instances, a more detailed approach is required to ensure appropriate consideration is given to detailed issues. Area specific planning provides the opportunity to more closely examine a
particular geographic area of the city and tailor appropriate recommendations to the needs of area residents, businesses, and property owners.
These plans provide a closer analysis of an area than the citywide Community Master Plan by establishing more specific uses, roadway alignments and design treatments, and necessary public facilities and amenities needed to make a neighborhood, mixed-use area, or business district a success.
They can also serve as a catalyst to organize neighborhoods, increase citizen technical skills, and attract desired private sector investment. To be effective, area specific planning efforts must be collaborative, involving residents, business organizations, institutions, City representatives, property owners and/or
developers. This collaborative effort results in detailed plans that balance varied interests and build on the recommendations in the CMP.
This ASP was adopted February 23, 2010.
This ASP was adopted December 3, 2024.
This ASP was adopted December 3, 2024.
For more information on the community plan and investment strategy for the downtown area and Grand River, read more about the GR Forward Plan below.
Executive Summary
Introduction
Vision
Towards an Equity-Driven Growth Model in Downtown Grand Rapids
Restore the River as the Draw & Create a Connected & Equitable River Corridor
Create a True Downtown Neighborhood Home to a Diverse Population
Implement a 21st century Mobility Strategy
Expand Job Opportunities & Ensure Continued Vitality of the Local Economy
Reinvest in Public Space, Culture & Inclusive Programming
Retain & Attract Families, Talent & Job Providers with High Quality Public Schools
Appendix 1: River Corridor Plan Supplemental Materials
Appendix 2: Downtown Plan Supplemental Analysis
Appendix 3: Downtown Grand Rapids Residential Market Potential
Appendix 4: Parking and Mobility Study
Grand River Organizational Models Work Group Report & Recommendations
This ASP was adopted April 25, 2017.
This plan is not officially adopted by the City, but the Heartside Quality of Life Study was established in 2017.
This ASP was created in 1988 and was updated in 2005. It has not been officially adopted by the City of Grand Rapids.
John Ball Area Neighbors/South West Area Neighbors
This ASP was adopted October 23, 2012.
This ASP was adopted June 9, 2015.
Midtown Neighborhood Association (Brikyaat Area)
This ASP was adopted July 20, 2007.
MLK Park Neighborhood QOL Study
This plan is not officially adopted by the City. The MLK Park Neighborhood Quality of Life Improvement Study was conducted in 2019.
This ASP was adopted February 23, 2010.
North East Beltline Joint Development
This ASP was adopted in 1998.
This ASP was adopted November 14, 2020.
This ASP was adopted December 3, 2020.
This ASP was adopted December 3, 2024.
Wealthy Street Business Alliance
This plan is not officially adopted by the City, but the Wealthy Street Business Alliance (WSBA) presented a position paper on Ground Floor Offices in 2016.
This ASP was adopted in 2015. The Westside Plan includes several districts on the City's westside, including the West Leonard Business District, West Grand Neighborhood Organization and Stockbridge Business District.
