Grand Rapids City Commission

Built World

Overseer of the RFP process

Grand Rapids is seeking a development partner to transform 6.43 acres of city-owned land in the River North neighborhood. The city released a request for qualifications (RFQ) on Oct. 7, 2026, for three parcels at Monroe Avenue NW and Coldbrook Street NW.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

Scheduled Oct. 27 vote on amendment preserving the amphitheater's noise exemption

Concert bass from Grand Rapids' riverfront amphitheater has drifted through west-side windows since May. On Aug. 21, a judge ordered the venue to comply with the city's noise ordinance, siding with three Plaza Tower condo owners who sued.

Updated 6 days ago

Money Moves

Decision body for district approval

Michigan's Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act, which holds property taxes flat on renovated commercial buildings for 10 to 12 years, is ending in 2026. Grand Rapids city commissioners hold a public hearing Tuesday on one of the final applicants: North Quarter Development LLC, at 2130 Plainfield Ave NE.

Updated Sep 20

Money Moves

Holds the annual CAPER public hearing

Grand Rapids residents get their annual say Tuesday night on how the city spends federal housing dollars. The City Commission hearing reviews the past year's work on roughly $8 million in Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds.

Updated Sep 19

Rule Changes

Acts as Board of Review for special assessment appeals

Grand Rapids property owners hit with fees for code violations get one in-person shot at fighting them Tuesday. The City Commission will convene as a Board of Review to hear appeals on Special Assessment Nuisance Roll 8808.

Updated Sep 19

Rule Changes

Approved moving ALPRs under surveillance policy; will vote on future Flock renewals

After a contentious August briefing, Grand Rapids moved to bring its license plate readers under the city's surveillance policy. City Manager Mark Washington said he will issue an administrative order by mid-September that requires future Flock contract renewals and expansions to go through public review.

Updated Sep 9