As Michigan’s first municipality to implement Vision Zero strategies, the City of Grand Rapids saw bicycle crashes involving motorists drop to a 10-year low and vehicle-pedestrian collisions drop to a three-year low.
Gettin' Fresh Events on 2844 Eastern Ave SW accommodates up to 50 guests in a remodeled space that's great for entrepreneurs, artists, pop-up shops, photographers, parties, small concerts, and classes.
From December 1 to 31, Grand Rapids residents and community-based organizations can apply for City of Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF) monies to finance neighborhood projects taking place from February 1 through April 30, 2019.
In October, the Grand Rapids’ City Commission took action to advance plans for three proposed affordable housing developments, which will create 151 units: Garfield Park Lofts, developed by LINC Up Nonprofit Housing Corporation; Plaza Roosevelt, a Habitat for Humanity of Kent County project; and Inner City Christian Federation’s Eastern Elementary School renovation.
Founded in 2016, Grand Rapids’ own Mesoamerican-inspired chocolate boutique, Mokaya, recently expanded into new space at 638 Wealthy Street SE.
Disability Advocates of Kent County (DAKC) awarded the City of Grand Rapids its 2018 Invest in Ability Award recognizing an entity that has advanced and improved the lives of local people with disabilities.
October news bits from the City of Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids Urban Agriculture Committee seeks input from community residents at a series of October 2018 community meetings.
A custom bag designer in business since 2010, Porteen Gear has opened its first retail store in the Creston neighborhood. Local customers can come in and design a custom-made bag to suit their style.
On September 20, Local First announced Good For Michigan, an expansion of its Good for Grand Rapids initiative across the state.
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