Submitted by whitemice on Fri, 01/24/2025 - 18:00
2015 - 2024
How as Grand Rapids' rent changed in the last ten years?
Submitted by whitemice on Sat, 01/18/2025 - 12:27
Given that we are about to enter into a season of constant housing and land-use policy conversation it seems like a good time to update the "A"ffordable housing tables. The standard for "A"ffordabilty is for the total monthly housing costs not to exceed 30% of gross household income. For the state and federal governments this calculation is always made off of the median household income of the county; that is the number which matters in the context of block grants, tax credits, etc...
Submitted by whitemice on Sat, 01/18/2025 - 06:10
Submitted by whitemice on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 20:36
We last looked at the state of intercity transportation in 2022; sadly, very little has changed ...
Submitted by whitemice on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 06:51
Submitted by whitemice on Sun, 01/12/2025 - 15:27
Continuing the tradition of predictions and evaluation, here are the predictions for the year 2025. Before anyone takes these too seriously remember how the 2024 predictions turned out.
1. ) Venues continue to expand; especially of the eatertainment variety. Between downtown, Bridge St, and Creston six new eatertainment venues will open or be under development.
Submitted by whitemice on Thu, 01/09/2025 - 07:00
The municipal agenda for the Planning Commission meeting on 2025-01-23 is 👉here👈
2411 Burton St SE
This is an application to sell beer and wine out of an existing fueling station and convenience store. The sale of alcohol is already an established aspect of this area's "Neighborhood Character"; being available at 1810 (D&W Fueling Station), 1814 (D&W), 1874 (Condado Tacos), 1962 (Stan's Taco), 1978 (Cafe De Miro), 2410 (Rite-Aid), and 2470 Burton St (Fresh Thyme).
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