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Place matters if cities are for people
by (ruthkelly)
Submitted 08-20-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS
More than most of us realize, the place we live in impacts us. At a visceral level we sense when we love (or don’t) being in certain places in the city but often don’t realize that the physical environment is influencing our...
Commission to consider proposed tax assessment for neighborhood park
by (Holly)
Submitted 12-17-2012 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids City Commission will be hearing public comment about a proposed assessment for "Pleasant Park" in the South Hill neighborhood. The proposed park area is currently a no-longer-used and often overgrown parking lot....
Catalyst Radio: GR mayor tells how new city policy is addressing wage theft
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-03-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we explore the issue of wage theft – where workers are not paid all of their wages due. Hear Grand Rapids Mayor...
Catalyst Radio: Meet citizen journalism reporter Jon Dunn
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 06-29-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we Feature Jon Dunn, citizen journalism reporter on The Rapidian. Dunn’s articles largely focus on city...
Food truck debate rages on
by (jon_dunn)
Submitted 06-14-2012 under NEWS
The public comments around the food truck issue didn't carry quite the same gusto as earlier activities at the City Commission meeting, but some heavy hitters of the Grand Rapids culinary scene aired their grievances to the Commission Tuesday...
City Commission to meet February 7
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 02-06-2012 under NEWS
This Tuesday, February 7, the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for their bi-monthly meeting. On this week's agenda are discussions on tax ememptions for several upcoming real estate projects throughout the city, including the Herkimer...
City Commission to meet January 24
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 01-20-2012 under NEWS
This Tuesday, January 24, the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for its bi-monthly meeting. On this week's agenda are a number of hearings to discuss amendments to Brownfield Plans at several local elementary schools; Eastern...
City Commission to meet January 10
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 01-09-2012 under NEWS
This Tuesday, January 10 will be the City Commission's first meeting of the new year. On this week's agenda are a report by the City Clerk in regards to emergency ambulance rates. Ordinances will be covered regarding an amendment...
City Commission to meet December 20
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-16-2011 under NEWS
On Tuesday, December 20th the Grand Rapids City Commission will meet for its bimonthly meeting. On the agenda for this meeting include topics ranging from changes in city retirement plans to improvements at a number of city parks. Also this...
The Fight for Chickens in Grand Rapids Not Over
by (mdhoyt)
Submitted 11-15-2010 under NEWS
Just a couple of short months back on August 10th, the City of Grand Rapids Commissioners voted no on a resolution that would have amended the law to allow backyard chickens in the city. The vote was held after much input from the public was heard...