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Public commenter urges City of Grand Rapids to adopt Climate Action Plan measures
Summary
During a public comment period, a resident urged the City of Grand Rapids to adopt elements of a community-drafted Climate Action Plan including allowing native front-yard plantings, permitting backyard leaf composting, investing in renewable energy and supporting affordable urban housing.
A public commenter told City of Grand Rapids officials during a public comment period that the city should adopt provisions from a community-developed Climate Action Plan to improve environmental outcomes and livability. The commenter urged the city to permit native plantings in front yards, allow backyard leaf composting and increase investment in renewable energy while promoting affordable urban housing.
The commenter framed housing affordability as an environmental issue, saying building denser,…
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