We've modified our public notice postcards and put information and all application attachments online for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission. We're also working with groups such as the Urban Core Collective (UCC) and several neighborhood associations to improve our engagement practices. One particular focus area is the Development with Us Initiative, which is designed to enhance community engagement in development projects and ensure that residents are informed and involved in the development processes that may impact their neighborhoods.
Our Projects
Grand Rapids has one of the highest rates of crashes involving bikes in Michigan. The fatal bike crash rate here is nearly three times the state average. We partnered with the Michigan Department of Transportation to fund a $600,000 campaign, Driving Change, to address bike safety on the roads.
Our Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance promote sustainable development practices.
We're improving our transportation network. This includes how streets should be used and designed, and made accessible for all users. See our progress, where we're making improvements and how the program works below.
The Vital Streets initiative intends to build on the Street Classification Policy
We're part of a global initiative to make Grand Rapids happier and healthier for people of all ages.
GR Forward is a community plan and investment strategy. We're envisioning the City's future with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) and Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS).
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDITS ARE AVAILABLE
- Income tax credit
- Percentage of qualified projects to historically designated structures
- Open to income producing and non-income producing (owner occupied) properties
FOR DETAILS VIEW THE WEBINAR AT: https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/programs-and-services/historic-preservation-tax-credits/state-historic-tax-credit-program/
- Help support change of program. At this time the program is not available for properties that are both owner occupied and income producing. To help ammend this, contat your state represenative.
