D&W and Parking lot
blow up the who area. Spartan Stores is not innovating becuase they have a captive audience. Whole foods is a better fit . Blow up the parking lot and build a mixed use high rise with restaurant
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Gaslight Village
Future land use
Recently I read the proposal to add hundreds of new rental units and condos into this undeveloped space in EGR. Over the past several years, every open parcel of land has been, or is being developed into more housing, and we’re losing the last reminents of natural beauty outside of Reeds and FIsk Lake. Adding
Gaslight needs more options
Gaslight needs more options for nice restaurants, or a higher end sports bar. More shopping would be a plus also. The undeveloped area behind D&W and the parking garage should be developed – that’s a waste of prime property that isn’t being put to use. The strip mall by both D&W’s should be redeveloped to
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East Grand Rapids’ housing has become ridiculously unaffordable. Any plan for infill Must include affordable housing options, We cannot keep adding million dollar single family homes. It keeps younger families out of the community, which adversely impacts our schools. Rental properties must be able to house a variety of family types, from families with young
Walkability & Community
I moved close to Gaslight Village for walkability, and I enjoy seeing diverse people of all generations out and about, especially near the lake. Centralized free parking would help accommodate visitors driving from distances. Housing options with all or mostly one-level living would be great for the many grandparents who move here. More restaurants with
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Charming yet congested
I enjoy walking up and through Gaslight Village but I avoid driving and parking in the neighborhood. That is tricky when picking up take out from local restaurants. I greatly appreciate how Gaslight Village doubles as a community gathering space for festivals and parades. I do wish there was a cut through to the lake.
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Pioneering a Sustainable Future
Let’s pioneer change and transform this dated-underdeveloped area to be friendly and welcome to initiatives, businesses and services that better meet our vision as a community as we look ahead to the next 50+ years. With folks being more mindful of sustainable living, having permanent bicycling and walking infrastructure and connected routes would encourage more
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Reduce Traffic Issues
Development should strive to reduce traffic issues and increase pedestrian and bike friendliness of the area. A major reason to live in East is the walkability of the area. However, this is already in jeopardy due to traffic congestion around the lake and the high school/sports activities. Any new shops or increased home density will
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Dated Business District
When you look at our business district, it looks dated. Very little change since Jade Pig investment years ago. So sad to see the Vacant lot from the Ramona Medical Arts building that was such a valuable part of our community for decades. Why does it continue without purpose to EGR.?
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Investment in the community
It is critical that any major development in gaslight village draws individuals that appreciate and are invested in the community. Rental units should be kept to an absolute minimum. Expansion of housing options should be more focused on condominiums and town homes. Whatever is developed will also ultimately draw upon our public safety department so
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