As Kent County grows faster than the rest of the state, the community looks at ways to address its ongoing housing shortages. Through government entities, upcoming developers like Housing Next, and seasoned community development financial institution
The Grand Rapids City Commission spent hours on Tuesday considering a set of polarizing ordinance changes related to disorderly conduct and “public nuisances.”
City Manager Mark Washington and Deputy City Manager Kate Berens outline several steps in the report including plans to address public urination, repetitive trespassing and disorderly conduct.
Three Grand Rapids organizations on Thursday will air a documentary about housing insecurity with the goal of breaking down the "silos" between groups working to solve the crisis in West Michigan.
In response to recent safety concerns mixed with a growing need to combat housing instability, Grand Rapids city officials have outlined efforts to improve overall public health and safety in downtown Grand Rapids and its surrounding neighborhoods.