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Third Ward cultural tour proposed with $177,000 budget to fund digital and physical sites
Summary
Presenters from the Grand Rapids African American cultural project outlined a plan for a Third Ward cultural tour that combines 50 digital sites and 25 physical markers in year one, requesting $177,000 in initial funding and promising community-led site selection and public outreach.
Asante Kane introduced a proposal for a Third Ward African American cultural tour on behalf of museum partners and the city, saying the project is meant to preserve local histories, boost cultural tourism and support neighborhood businesses. "The city of Grand Rapids is committed to enhancing community spaces to reflect the diverse narratives and histories of our residents," Kane said during the economic development project team meeting.
Mr. Baird, a co-presenter, described how the tour would tell local stories using interactive kiosks and QR-enabled digital content that visitors can access on their phones. "We really wanna do here is to tell stories," Mr. Baird said. He cited benchmarking visits to other…
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