Grand Rapids Documenters

In what is hopefully a boost to the howling void that is local journalism, the Grand Rapids Community Media Center is launching a "Grand Rapids Documenters" program.

Recruitment events on:

  • Tue, Aug 15th, 2023 (6pm) @ Grand Rapids Public Library
  • Thr, Aug 17th, 2023 (6pm) @ Hispanic Center of West Michigan
  • Wed, Aug 23rd, 2023 (5:30pm) @ Creston Brewery
  • Wed. Sept. 20th, 2023 (6:30pm) @ GR Center for Community Transformation

More Information @ Grand Rapids Documenters

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On The Agenda: City Employee Residency Incentive Update

On the agenda of City Commission meeting on 2023-08-08 is a resolution to update the "City Employee Home Ownership Incentives" program.

Note: State law in Michigan forbids cities from imposing residency requirements.

Traffic Calming Proposal For Coit Ave (Belknap)

One item on the 2023-08-08 City Commission Agenda is to set the date for a public hearing regarding the rezoning of "210 Fairbanks St NE, 628, 636, 638, 644 and 646 Coit Ave NE which was recommended by the Planning Commission on 2023-07-13.

Mayor's July VLOG Mentions Zoning Reform

UPDATE 2023-09-19: Any proposed zoning reforms are now not expected to be heard until January, 2024. 🙄

How To Contact The City Commission

The Grand Rapids City Commission In Meeting

Contacting the City Commission is as easy as an e-mail or phone call; yet there are some details worth knowing.

NOTE 2024-12-27: This page will be updated for the 2025 mayor and city commissioners as soon as the city publishes that contact information.

Property Sleuthing 101

Something is going down in your neighborhood! Some old building is being renovated, or a nearby lot is now littered with Ms. Dig flags. Or, perhaps, nothing is happening in your neighborhood and you are wise enough to be concerned about that; so what about that old building? In any case you want to do some research - but don't know how to start. Fortunately almost all the information you might be interested in is public record. It is only a trick of knowing where to find it. So, for an example, let's research 811 College Ave NE.

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Planning Agenda: 2023-08-10

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