AirBNB
Candidates answer citizen questions on economy, talent retention, Airbnb, transportation
by (Holly)
Submitted 07-31-2015 under NEWS
With local citizens headed to the polls on Tuesday, August 4 to select their choice for Grand Rapids’ next mayor, we’re bringing more responses from the candidates to our citizen questions. Many citizens had questions about the local...
ArtPrize gives official vote of support for sharing economy
by (ArtPrize)
Submitted 06-12-2014 under NONPROFITS
Dear Planning Commissioners, On behalf of the Artprize organization, | am writing to offer my wholehearted support and endorsement of the homesharing economy in Grand Rapids. In fact, through the Artprize Artist Hosting program, we've...
In support of shareable cities: residents and local leaders Paul and Rachel Lee support homesharing
by (Rachel Lee)
Submitted 06-11-2014 under OPINION
Editor's note: Rachel and Paul Lee, siblings living and working in the Uptown area of Grand Rapids, both asked to be able to share their letters to our City Commissioners in a public manner on The Rapidian's platform. Rachel Lee, Director of...
Commission debate over Airbnb continues
by (NicoleGR)
Submitted 11-15-2013 under NEWS
Recent debate in Grand Rapids has centered around Airbnb, a website that connects visitors in Grand Rapids with homeowners who rent a room in their home. This debated topic helped to encourage a full room at the City Commission public hearing on...
Share on: Airbnb hosts face challenge with City Commission
by (Erica Curry VanEe)
Submitted 11-07-2013 under OPINION
On October 22, the City Commission had planned to vote on a proposed ordinance change that would make it illegal to advertise home-sharing on sites like Airbnb without a costly business license and permit. Following an outpouring of community...