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Why parks matter: The history of parks in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-08-2013 under OPINION

We cannot understand the importance of our parks if we don't understand their history. This article walks us through our city's first park and its humble beginnings to a growth of urban development leading to large city parks and ending with the affects on our green spaces caused by White Flight.

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There goes the fear

Submitted 10-08-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

It is time to let go of designing out of fear, and start embracing community spaces that create opportunity for expression, creativity and growth- for all.

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City officials take voluntary pay cuts

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

The City of Grand Rapids quarterly Transformation Update reveals a variety of ways local government has cut costs.

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Mayor to answers citizen questions on City Connection

Submitted 10-07-2013 under NEWS

Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? Ask it tonight! Every month, local citizens have an opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.

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Children gone via judicial signatures

Submitted 09-26-2013 under OPINION

Families are losing children without good cause.

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Where we're headed: What Bus Rapid Transit could mean for our city

Submitted 09-24-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Bill Kirk, former public outreach coordinator for The Rapid and newly-appointed transportation demand manager for Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., sees great benefits already starting from transportation development efforts in our city.

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Grand Rapids, it's time to send the circus packing

Submitted 09-20-2013 under OPINION

Elephants, lions and tigers are calling the Van Andel Arena parking lot home this week. But circuses are wrong, and it's time for the City of Grand Rapids and its leaders to look at model ordinances, and enact a ban on this horrific practice.

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Grand Rapids leaders launch Yes! GR Parks campaign

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NEWS

Community leaders have introduced a proposal of a new property tax to increase funds for city parks that will appear on the ballot November 5.

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Planning Commission approves request to allow food trucks downtown

Submitted 09-13-2013 under NEWS

At the public hearing on September 12, the Planning Commission decided to allow food trucks near the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Discussion to continue on food trucks downtown

Submitted 09-10-2013 under NEWS

The Planning Commission will be considering a proposal in their public hearing on September 12 that will bring up the debate of food trucks again, this time in the area in front of the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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