East Grand Rapids Master Plan​

Over the next several months, the City staff, Planning Commission, City Commission, and consultants will be updating the City’s current Master Plan. This website is one of several vehicles to be used to inform the community and obtain input regarding issues and ideas for specific focus areas within the City.

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EGR

Welcome to the new East Grand Rapids mini-site dedicated to our long range planning and opportunities for community engagement.

How it all works

There are a lot of moving parts, but updating the plan boils down to these three (3) components

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Focus Areas

The 2018 Plan is still relevant and valuable. However, that Plan views the City from a 30,000 foot perspective. A closer look at specific neighborhoods or subareas is the focus of this updated amendment to the 2018 Master Plan. Four locations are the subject of this update.

2

Community Engagement

As with all prior City plans, this update will be built on community input. Stakeholder interviews, neighborhood meetings, displays, this interactive website, and a community opinion survey will all be employed to invite your ideas and opinions.

3

Developing the Plan

Preparation of the Plan is a collaborative effort between staff, consultants, Planning Commission, City Commission, and the public. Options will be evaluated relative to planning goals, City priorities, and community input.

YOUR INPUT IS CRUCIAL​

Your Voice Matters

Begin your involvement in the planning process by participating in this overall community opinion survey.

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Focus Areas​

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01.

Gaslight Village

The heart of the City and its central business core, this area contains EGR’s largest undeveloped property and best opportunity to address a variety of community needs.

02.

Eastown​

One of the oldest neighborhoods in East Grand Rapids, the influence of nearby Aquinas College and the Eastown business district on the 100 plus year old neighborhood merits attention.

03.

Greenwood/Lakeside Neighborhood

Bordering Gaslight Village and containing a variety of residential and non-residential uses, the character and future outlook of this mixed-use neighborhood will be studied.

04.

St. Stephens Neighborhood

At the center of this neighborhood lie St. Stephens church and school. The recent closing of the school raises questions about the future of that large building and its property and potential impacts upon the nearby homes.

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