The walkable proximity to parks (formal, Wilcox; informal, Aquinas campus), business districts (Eastown, Wealthy, Cherry, GLV), and even downtown GR makes our neighborhood a delightful rarity in the midwest. For the walkability I love, the sidewalks are dangerously under-maintained. Height differentials between slabs of 1+” are common trip hazards. Maybe it’s because we are the […]
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The work completed on Robinson made a huge difference. Widening the skirt where Rosewood intersects with Robinson has been helpful for traveling by car. Continuing the bike lane and a walking path all the way to Lakeside would be great — crossing the old concrete bridge with no shoulder is challenging. Connecting to the nature
We love living in this part of EGR and consider the proximity to shops and parks to be the best feature of this area. The best improvement that could be made though would be better pedestrian crossing of the busy roads. A crosswalk with flashing lights across Wealthy and a crosswalk with flashing lights across
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We have raised our family of 3 children in the Eastown neighborhood and been residents here for over 30 years. We have lived here to witness the growth and evolution of the neighborhood that has come with the growth and development of the Eastown business district and Cherry Hill and Wealthy Heritage business districts. Our
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I love this area. I love being able to walk to Gaslight Village and Eastown (I visit Eastown businesses more often). I love that the number 6 bus goes from downtown GR to the mall. My middle school kid takes the bus to school during bad weather which is very convenient. Lots of great families
The main roads here are hard to cross. Within EGR, it is all residential. I like Wilcox park. Would like more green space, community garden, playgrounds, parks. High potential area.
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There are too many pizza places, and there are plenty of restaurants. I love that the multi-story buildings are limited. There could be more green space right along Lake Drive. An affordable, small grocery store with fresh produce is greatly needed. The closest is family fare a mile away, but it would be great to
Just moved to the eastern most edge of East Grand Rapids (our backyard property line abuts to the Grand Rapids city limits) from the east coast about 16 months ago.
This is a lovely neighborhood with wonderful walk ability to the Eastown shops and restaurants. The mature trees and rain garden show how thoughtful the neighbors are about being part of an urban green space. Perhaps Gladstone with this highlighted area only could be considered to move from SFR to MFR zoning. It would only
if you want expansion ( hi rises , viable business ) east town district is waiting for investment. The hodge podge of businesses. Invest and expand on the whole area
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