I had to laugh when I saw City Planning Director Suzanne Schulz dubbed the godmother of the Green Grand Rapids initiative. But somehow it fits. The article here describes a recent meeting with the Honorable Mayor George Heartwell, Suzanne and leaders of Rochester, NY, who look to learn from the successes of West Michigan.
During the 2002 Master Plan, I had the privilege to work with Suzanne, the City of Grand Rapids and Connie Dimond of JJR to encourage input from people all over the city about land use in Grand Rapids -- what it is, and what it could and should be.
The Green Grand Rapids initiative is a special update to the 2002 Master Plan -- this time a focus on parks, bikes, the Grand River, farmer's markets, community gardens and more. What are the green initiatives important to our city, and if and how can we make them happen?
Attend the May 13 Green Gathering: Actions to voice your opinion on that topic. Please join us, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Harrison Park Elementary School, 1440 Davis Ave NW in Grand Rapids.
Questions/information: 616-456-3031
www.greengrandrapids.us
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