GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Reinvest in Public Space, Culture & Inclusive Programming
The GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance is a citizen-led council that advises DGRI staff on programs and projects related to growing and increasingly inviting, welcoming and inclusive Downtown. Click here to read more about GR Forward Goal 5 background, purpose and recommendations . (PDF)
The Alliance brings together people with different knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds to solve problems, identity opportunities, and support the day-to-day work of improving Grand Rapids' central city.
Appointed by the DGRI Board of Advisors, members typically have personal interest and/or professional expertise in special events, tourism, parks, arts and culture.
The Alliance meets regularly and provides the DGRI management staff with critical input that drives organizational budgets, programs, events, projects, incentives, and services.
Members
Stephanie Adams, Chair
Friends of GR Parks
Hannah Berry, Co-Chair
Lions & Rabbits Art Gallery
Adrienne Brown-Reasner
Citizen
Derek Call
Confluence
Julio Cano
Spectrum Health / Latino Community Coalition
Kyle DeGroff
DeGroff Designs
Emily Evers
Artists Creating Together
Kate Burke
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
Amelea Pegman
Common Notice
Lisa Knight
DV Apple Logistics
Chad LeRoux
AHC+ Hospitality
Rachel McKay
Citizen
Evette Pittman
City of Grand Rapids, Special Events
Reb Roberts
Sanctuary Folk Art
Maddie Schaub
Disability Advocates of Kent County
Eddie Tadlock
ASM Global
Valerie Wahna
VR Designs
Katherine Williams
Spectrum Health
Catherine Zietse
City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation
Katie Moore
ArtPrize
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
View Past Meetings
Thursday, August 19, 2021
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
TBD
Thursday, September 16, 2021
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
TBD
Thursday, October 21, 2021
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
TBD
Thursday, November 18, 2021
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
TBD
Thursday, December 16, 2021
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
TBD
Announcements
July 23, 2020
Qualified professionals sought to light up Downtown winter and year-round.
July 6, 2020
Original creative works will honor and showcase local women leaders.
March 4, 2020
The project will enhance Downtown alleyways and honor local women leaders.
