Brandon Davis

Built World

Announced the memorial RFP on behalf of the city

Three people died in shootings across Grand Rapids in four days. Days later, the city issued a $20,000 request for proposals for a permanent sculpture honoring gun violence victims, its first memorial to the crisis as a whole.

Updated Oct 9

Rule Changes

Leading the city's gun violence memorial project

Grand Rapids is doubling down on a public health approach to violence as its crime picture splits. City Manager Mark Washington reported Sept. 22 that property crimes fell 3% and car thefts slipped 2.7% in fiscal 2026, while crimes against people rose.

Updated Sep 23