Fulton Heights Neighborhood Association

Read more in this press release from the Kent County Health Department.

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Do you travel on Michigan Street? Monday, October 29th is the next Community Forum on the future of the Michigan Street Corridor. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are two identical sessions that day; the location and agenda information are below.

What: Michigan Street Corridor Plan Community Forum #4
Where: Grand Rapids Community College Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain St NE
When: Monday, October 29, 2012. Two identical sessions: 4:00 – 6:00 and 7:00 – 9:00

Forum Agenda:

Session I
General Session: 4:05 – 4:25 (20 min)
Five Concurrent Breakout Sessions: 4:30 – 5:30 (60 min)
Report out: 5:35 – 6:00 (25 min)

Session II
General Session: 7:05 – 7:25 (20 min)
Five Concurrent Breakout Sessions: 7:30 – 8:30 (60 min)
Report out: 8:35 – 9:00 (25 min)

Crews will be in neighborhoods soon to treat stormwater basins for mosquitos. Click here to read more information from the Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department.

Read the presentation “Findings from the Focus Groups and Game Responses” as well as a flyer for the upcoming public forums.

IMPORTANT! Community Forums are coming up soon!

Monday, June 11, 2012: Discussion and Discovery
Michigan Street Community Forum #2 – Understanding Plan Topics, as well as Goals and Metrics.
Session I: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Session II: 7:00 – 8:30 pm (both sessions are the same, but repeated to help accommodate various audiences)
Location: GVSU Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan Ave NE

Monday, June 18, 2012: Details and Designs
Michigan Street Community Forum #3 – Scenarios based on Forum#2 feedback will be presented and reviewed.
Session I: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Session II: 7:00 – 8:30 pm (again, both sessions are the same, timed for various audiences)
Location: GVSU Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan Ave NE

Aquinas College soon will begin the second phase of its Sports & Fitness Center. All interested neighbors are invited to attend an informational meeting in the Sturrus Center on May 31 at 6:30 pm. They will be sharing the renderings and information about the construction.

Read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming transition this summer to PAYT for refuse collection.

The City of Grand Rapids Sidewalk Division is pleased to announce the availability of $13,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. These funds shall be utilized for the repair of sidewalk and drive approaches in the City right of way. These funds are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis for sidewalk and drive approaches that meet the City ordinance for disrepair.

Read the full memo.

Download the application for sidewalk repair assistance.