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Changes to Grand Rapids’ housing ordinance took a big first step this past week.  The city commission passed a resolution to address the vacant property registration and single family rental registration and certification recommendations given to them last December.  Passing the resolution allows city staff to look into implementation and associated costs, while keeping the … Read more

A special thanks to our wonderful 2nd Ward Commissioner Rosalynn Bliss for giving Deborah a chance to talk about CNA’s work and our dedicated Neighbors. Take a look for yourself! Bliss for GR Featuring Creston Neighborhood Associaton

At the recent Community Engagement Series meeting we talked about how it is easy in everyday life to get caught up in what needs to be accomplished and develop a tunnel vision that cuts off the greater world around us. The following is a great example of why we should take to practice the development … Read more

Here is another exciting opportunity to learn with neighbors and continue to be a positive force in the betterment of our community! GRPD Officer Shelly Weiss who works closely with the housing department will give an informational         presentation on the process of enforcing code compliance.  In doing so, she will explain how her work maintains … Read more

Interested in knowing on which side of the street to park and not get a ticket? Click here Odd/Even Parking Info

Come join CNA’s Living Green Committee in a guided tour of Riverside Park to identify the different species of trees and learn more about the urban forest. The hike will be guided by Vic Foerster, a certified arborist and author. For more information click here: Tree Walk Flyer Special Thanks to Red Jet Cafe for … Read more

Please see the attached flyer for details about our first Community Engagement Event in a Series regarding Public Safety and Housing in Creston! See you Wednesday! Engagement Series Flyer Jan26

Are you a neighbor interested in how you can green your life and neighborhood?  There is a committee for that!  Please feel free to attend the next meeting and see what great plans they have for greening the neighborhood! When: January 22, 2011 Where: CNA’s Community Room. 205 Carrier St NE. Enter from the side … Read more

Suicide is a hard topic to grapple, yet is one that we cannot afford to ignore or sweep aside.  I am very grateful for the recent meeting that I had with Laura Evans, Co-Chair of the Healthy Kent County Suicide Prevention Coalition, and her valuable insights and resources she shared with me.  With holidays right … Read more

Hi Neighbors, If you haven’t heard the buzz, CNA has been partnering with other groups throughout Grand Rapids to create quality housing for renters in single family rental units. The Single Family Registration and Certification program will allow Grand Rapids to hire more inspectors to enforce the housing code for single family rental units while … Read more