Strong Towns Grand Rapids

Strong Towns Grand Rapids We’re Building A Better Community, Block by Block We are a group of people who are looking to make our city better for all.

As part of the Strong Towns movement, we align with the following five core campaign ideas. SAFE & PRODUCTIVE STREETS

TRANSPARENT LOCAL ACCOUNTING

END HIGHWAY EXPANSIONS

END PARKING MANDATES AND SUBSIDIES

INCREMENTAL HOUSING

Join , DAKC, ENTF and STGR for an evening of conversation, a community bus ride, and a drink on June 11th, starting at 6...
06/08/2026

Join , DAKC, ENTF and STGR for an evening of conversation, a community bus ride, and a drink on June 11th, starting at 6PM.

We will be meeting at DGRI's office (29 Pearl Street NW) for a presentation and conversation on state wide public transportation, and end at a local establishment for beverages and grub.

05/16/2026

Normally people who bike have the best parking. But at the GRAMP that is absolutely true. And it was well utilized on Day 1! At this rate, they may need more bike parking.

05/13/2026

We're doing some light maintenance on the Plaster Creek trail between the KROC and Plaster Creek Family Park this weekend!

12-2pm, starting at the Plaster Creek Family Park on Buchanan.
Bring a shovel and some gloves.

05/11/2026

Bike to work week starts today! And it's a great cool morning to start off our week?

If you don't bike to work regularly, think about the new things you discovered today along your ride to work! We will share ours tomorrow.

05/01/2026
Thank you to all who came out to our Reimagining 131 section yesterday! We asked what you would like to see instead of a...
05/01/2026

Thank you to all who came out to our Reimagining 131 section yesterday! We asked what you would like to see instead of a freeway, and you all answered with parks, bike paths, business, homes. and community.

This is just the beginning of this conversation. From here we will continue to have community conversation and build the momentum for a better future.

Win while you ride!  Every bike or bus trip = another chance at daily $50 prizes + gift cards. Sign up: my.wmrides.org L...
04/29/2026

Win while you ride!  

Every bike or bus trip = another chance at daily $50 prizes + gift cards. Sign up: my.wmrides.org 

Learn more at bikegr.org/biketoworkweek.

Thank you for coming out to the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit this weekend! We had a blast working together as a comm...
04/27/2026

Thank you for coming out to the Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit this weekend!
We had a blast working together as a community to build more walkable, resilient communities.

What could we do differently with 131? What would that look like for our community? Let's explore that idea together. A...
04/26/2026

What could we do differently with 131? What would that look like for our community?

Let's explore that idea together.

April 30th, 6-8pm - GVSU downtown campus.

04/24/2026

Construction season means impromptu bike lane season! Riding past traffic on a bike feels especially rewarding, particularly in areas where it's usually unsafe. And with the sidewalk being redone, no more bumpy, trip hazard sidewalks!

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Grand Rapids, MI
49501, 49502, 49503, 49504, 49505, 49506, 49507, 49508, 49510, 49514, 49515, 495

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