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Planning staff present final chapters of community master plan; public comment period closing

Grand Rapids City Commission and Committees · October 9, 2024
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Summary

Planning staff briefed the commission on final chapters of the community master plan, including design guidelines and three area‑specific plans (Creston, Southtown and Butterworth); staff urged residents to submit comments before the public comment period ends and outlined an adoption timeline with planning commission hearings and anticipated adoption in December.

Planning Director Miss Turkelson (speaker 20) and project manager Leila Aslani (speaker 21) presented the final high‑level briefing on the community master plan, focusing on chapter 5 (desirable development character), the future character map, design guidelines and three area‑specific plans for Creston, Southtown and Butterworth.

Staff said the plan is a 20‑year vision focused on community values including equity,…

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