Uptown GR, Inc.

Join us!

Join us for the 27th annual Shop Hop on Thursday, December 5! On this special evening only, Uptown businesses pull out all the stops to offer an extra festive holiday shopping experience starting at 3pm. Merriment includes free trolly rides between districts, streetside entertainment, and surprises guests and goods all night long. Shop Hop is a great way to knock out that shopping list with memorable gifts that will support the livelihoods of local and independent makers and businesses, right here at home.? Interested in sponsoring? Email [email protected].

Attention Urban Designers and Developers, Consultants and Historical Rehabilitation Specialists: ? Uptown Grand Rapids Inc. (UGRI) is seeking proposals to complete Streetscape Design Guidelines for Uptown Grand Rapids. These guidelines will help to define the design of the public realm in Uptown, and the deliverable scope of work is expected to support inspiration for public and private investment within public rights of way throughout Uptown's districts, including key streets throughout all four of its business districts (Eastown, East Hills, Wealthy Street, and East Fulton). To view the full RFP and review all pertinent information regarding how to submit proposals, please visit the link below. To be considered, please submit proposal no later than 5pm on Friday, October 4, 2024.? ? https://lnkd.in/gPKPC5Zj ?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UPTOWN GRAND RAPIDS TO HOST ARTPRIZE FOR FIRST TIME IN EVENT HISTORY Take a look at today's press release announcing our district's addition to ArtPrize this year:

?? Join Uptown GR, Inc. as we honor the talented ArtPrize artists featured in our district at this free public event with art, community, and creativity! We will be celebrating under a tent in Brewery Vivant and Spirits' parking lot. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet artists, vote for their favorite exhibits, purchase one-of-a-kind pieces, contribute to a community mural, and watch an Arts In Motion performance. ?? Interested in sponsoring an upcoming Uptown GR Event like this one, or our annual Shop Hop extravaganza? Get in before spots are filled up! Contact [email protected]. More information coming soon! This is an event you won’t want to miss. ?? #GrandRapidsMIEvents #SupportLocal #GrandRapidsMI

The City of Grand Rapids’ Mobile GR Department is announcing an extension of the enforcement hours for paid on-street parking meters. Starting Thursday, August 1, Mobile GR will extend the hours of enforcement by one hour, changing from the current 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule to a new 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule. Mobile GR will still enforce all parking meters Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted by signage. For more information including to view the recent press release announcing this change, as well as to find department contact information, visit https://bit.ly/3Wf4lSg. Have parking questions, comments, or observations to share with the City of GR? Contact Customer Service at 616-456-3000, or dial 311.

Attention: Uptown Grand Rapids, Inc. (UGRI) invites proposals from qualified individuals or firms to create a dynamic and engaging public art walking tour within Uptown. Proposals must be submitted via email to Ingrid Miller, [email protected], no later than April 12, 2024 at 11:59PM If interested, please see the full RFP here: