GR Forward, an initiative of Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. in conjunction with the City of Grand Rapids, is a planning process for the long-term development of the Grand River corridor and Downtown area. In an effort to restore the rapids and maximize the potential of riverfront property, GR Forward will be gathering data and consulting with urban developers to create a strategic plan for the future of the city.
On Friday, October 17, GR Forward will host its first open house event in the CWD building at 50 Louis Street downtown. The event will begin at 4 p.m. and go until 8 p.m. with activities designed to garner feedback about the future of the Grand River and Downtown area.
Activities include interactive maps and stickers to show favorite ideas and rating the feasibility of traversing downtown by bike, foot and car. A group game, "River Rummy," will help to reveal new ideas for the riverfront and post it notes will be available for participants to share thier ideas.
The event is free and open to the public.
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