@downtowngrinc: Alright, folks — this is YOUR chance to have a say in the future of Downtown! 👀 We’ve been out and about at events around town gathering feedback, and we’ll be at Return to the River too. Now, as we build out our plan for the next 10 years, we want to hear from YOU. What’s working? What’s missing? What would make Downtown even better? Tell us — we’re listening. And because sharing your thoughts deserves a little something extra: everyone who fills out the survey will be entered into a raffle for a $25 gift card! 🎉 👉 corepriorities.org Let’s make the next 10 count!
Trains. We need trains. We need a way to get people downtown quickly without their cars. Start with elevated trains that go up and down 131, and east west on 196.
2026-08-20 12:53:02
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sushai99 :
Help the unhoused.
2026-08-20 11:26:27
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Miguel Vega :
A strictly shopping area. You go to many cities small and big such as Chicago, Detroit, Traverse City, Holland and there’s a whole strip of stores for shopping the you can walk. Had a business downtown and so many people from out of GR would ask where’s the shopping district here? Monroe Center has potential but it’s pretty dead. Division is too sketchy and chaotic. Has some vintages stores but everything is spread out. Might as well just go to the malls to shop because there’s nothing down here
2026-08-23 18:07:12
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Bailey :
for the love of god a full grocery store and pharmacy - a city is not walkable without them - bridge street market is not accessible
2026-08-26 16:07:26
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tessie :
Something to actually do along the damn river. Why isn’t there a lively riverwalk area with bars, restaurants, Game areas, etc? Would love the ability to sit along the river and have a dinner.
2026-09-01 21:38:59
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Seth Grimes Media :
Get rid of all flock cameras ASAP
2026-09-04 00:37:04
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Ave :
Maybe a homeless shelter for starters?
2026-09-03 04:05:01
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Jules :
I would love to do more things in downtown Grand Rapids, but the parking situation is horrendous and so expensive!
2026-09-04 21:56:53
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Kevin :
How about helping the homeless that live downtown
2026-09-02 20:55:31
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KB :
Third spaces and late night places would be great!
2026-08-25 01:43:40
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angieeepants :
TRAIN SYSTEM!!! We would benefit from something like the people mover in Detroit so much in GR
2026-08-25 13:04:14
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Adriana :
If the restaurants want more traffic, they should go back to validating parking.
2026-08-31 02:06:39
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Dinty :
hear me out: demolish 131 between like, m6 and 196, and replace it with green space and businesses and a rail line
2026-09-03 21:08:48
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Zac Hill :
We need a grocery store downtown imo. Bridge street market is nice but not what I’d consider downtown. I know the co-op is working on a brick and mortar store but we need something in addition
2026-08-26 06:47:12
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girl :
Bike lanes everywhere or ban e-bikes and e-scooters
2026-08-25 02:15:32
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Cash :
Trains. For the love of god it’s been in our faces for years
2026-09-04 20:34:01
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Real O IrishRed :
10yrs ago downtown was better/ safer
2026-09-02 01:49:54
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Emily P :
PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSFORMATION
2026-08-26 15:32:11
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rubies4all :
No I don’t walk downtown it’s not that safe
2026-08-20 13:10:15
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MarinaProject :
How about limiting apartment buildings that call themselves ‘luxury’? How about making it affordable to live and buy in GR?
2026-08-20 10:25:10
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poo poo platter :
More green! Trees and shrubbery and grassy areas along the walkways
2026-08-31 13:20:32
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You’re right :
A return to mass community events like the Rob Bliss events such as Zombie Walk, Lanterns Event, etc. Maybe not the same exact events but something that gets the community together for an event that will be remembered forever.
2026-08-20 02:13:33
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Remie G. :
more late night food options besides coney and pizza. especially during the week but on the weekends as well! dinner doesn’t end at 10pm for everyone 😏
2026-08-23 04:53:33
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GOLLYgosh :
you know Chicago has its Buckingham fountain. this is the land of lakes, the Great lakes.. Grand River
NO ICONIC CITY FOUNTAIN 🤔
2026-08-19 20:39:21
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