My preferred option is the one with the park along Reed Street. That makes the park space most easily accessible to the general public. The number of housing units should be increased. Not dramatically – but 15z20 housing units would be consistent with the density of the surrounding neigshortage. Aiming for less than 10 is […]
Like the public green space, but increase the housing a bit. Read More »
I love the green space in Concept B. It would be fantastic to have benches and places to hammock, and have a sizable community garden plot. In my opinion, there are plenty of townhouses and condos in other parts of Grand Rapids nearby. New builds for families with 3+ are greatly needed in both East
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As one of the most dense blocks in East Grand Rapids, we enjoy a strong sense of community. And part of that community is allowing our kids to play together with shared oversight. The park and play area around the Church School has always been appreciated as has the way the church community has prioritized
EGR Master plan community input for St. Stephen’s Neighborhood Random musings from Ken & Sabine Slamp, 644 Gladstone. We call our community “Gladwood” = Family & Kid Friendly We moved here in 1997 and while we are not members, St Stephen’s church, the diversity and closeness of the community attracted us. Hopefully the church continues
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I think Concept B is the best because I love the idea of an open green space and having a playground with a basketball court still. I call the area home because I grew up in Ottawa Hills and EGR too. It would beneficial to have new housing there with new architecture as well. I
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We moved here from California in 2020. We bought a house on the internet, sight unseen, and parachuted in. Our draw to EGR was first and foremost the schools. As our children were still very young at the time, we were prioritizing a great public school system and proximity to boundless nature, which West Michigan
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