GREDA approves contract for downtown pedestrian wayfinding plan

Grand Rapids Economic Development Authority · July 23, 2026

Summary

GREDA approved a professional services agreement with Lane Design Group for a Downtown Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan at a fee not to exceed $51,840; the plan supports the Downtown Plan and GREDA's Blandin Foundation grant.

GREDA approved entering into a professional services agreement with Lane Design Group to prepare a Downtown Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan. Staff and the Grand Rapids Downtown Alliance selected Lane Design Group to lead the planning, design and installation strategy under a fee not to exceed $51,840.

Community Development staff said the wayfinding work implements actions from the Downtown Plan and is included in GREDA's Blandin Foundation grant. The motion to approve the contract passed unanimously, with Commissioners Martinetto, Blake, Bruns and Hodnik voting in favor.

The agreement advances design work for pedestrian signage and streetscape continuity intended to improve downtown navigation and the public realm.

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