The area around Saint Stephen’s it’s really all about community We have our block parties together Or kids meet up at the st Stephen playground together We even shared to snow blower for years We know each other we help each other many Friday or Saturday nights neighbors can be found hanging out in one […]
I have lived across from st Stephen’s for 20+ years. The property, historic buildings, and playgrounds are not only a multi use gathering space for the surrounding homes but also the greater community. I understand many things come into play when making a decision regarding this property. But if I had my wish, my top
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Living near this school has been so nice for our family and many other in the area. We enjoy the space for the quiet it brings to the neighborhood and for the kids to have a place to play. We have enjoyed a space like this to meet neighbors and friends and get to know
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While it is sad for the community to have lost an option for private education, we have incredible public and private schools for EGR residents. What could serve this neighborhood well is community space, be it a garden, park or playground. There are no other options nearby for outdoor play other than the playgrounds for
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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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I attended St. Stephen from kindergarten through 8th grade four decades ago, and I had classmates from all over the eastern part of Grand Rapids as well as EGR. (I’m still an EGR resident.) The neighborhood handled school and church traffic for nearly 100 years, so historical use would suggest the property and surrounding area