Urban Agriculture Committee seeking input from City residents
Grand Rapids Urban Agriculture Committee seeks input from community residents at a series of October 2018 community meetings.
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Settled by Dutch, German, Irish and Polish immigrants over 150 years ago, the northeast side retains many of the values its founders prized, including a strong work ethic and a committment to being neighborly. With the Grand River running through it, it hosts some of the city's largest parks and longest bike trails. The northeast side also contains the booming Medical Mile life sciences corridor, historic schools and residential districts, modern offices, and thriving urban loft spaces with unique entertainment options. It includes several strong neighborhood associations, including Belknap, Monroe North, and Creston-Cheshire.
GR one of 12 “Cities of Opportunity”: Initiative to develop equitable solutions for residents
Because of its work for equity, Grand Rapids has been chosen as one of 12 cities to join the National League of Cities (NLC) Cities of Opportunity initiative.
Rapid Glance: September news bits from the City of Grand Rapids
September news bits from the City of Grand Rapids.
UIX: Sustainable printing in Grand Rapids goes back decades before B Corps were cool
Printers hold a responsibility to their clients, the community, and the environment. As a B Corporation, Swift Printing takes that one step further, putting people and planet over profits. Meanwhile, Crop Marks pushes for environmental sustainability in everything it produces, which is quite a lot.
UIX: If you live in West Michigan, these are the people keeping your most valuable resource alive
The river is crossed by hundreds of thousands of people every day, on their way to work, school, and just passing through town. Likely few of them are fighting for control of it, but then again, they may not realize its significance. Here are the stories of those who do.
The 10 most interesting homes in Grand Rapids
For hundreds of years, Grand Rapids creators have built and maintained unique properties; whether home to influential people or a marvel of design themselves, these are 10 of the most interesting homes in Grand Rapids.
From the Heart Yoga and Tai Chi Center finds new home in old neighborhood
Co-owners Rick Powell and Behnje Masson have moved From the Heart Yoga and Tai Chi Center, one of Grand Rapids' first storefront yoga studios, to a new home at 776 Leonard St. NE.
UIX: Grand Rapids residents are growing stronger communities through gardening
Neighborhood gardens provide space for food to grow, for new skills to sprout, and most of all, for individuals to realize the power they have in their own communities. Though they may support similar crops every season, each space provides a unique definition of what it means to get involved and grow.
