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
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Derek Call
ArtPrize
Julio Cano
Spectrum Health / Latino Community Coalition
Kyle DeGroff
Barfly Ventures, LLC
Emily Evers
Artists Creating Together
Kate Burke
Downtown Market Grand Rapids
Amelea Gritter
Common Notice
Amber Kilpatrick
Blandford Nature Center
Lisa Knight
Grand Rapids Urban League
Chad LeRoux
AHC+ Hospitality
Alyson Mabie
LGROW
Rachel McKay
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Nick Nortier
Old Growth Creative
Thomas Pierce
GR Pride Center
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
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
Catherine Zietse
City of Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
View Past Meetings
Thursday, August 20, 2020
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the agenda)
Thursday, September 17, 2020
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the agenda)
Thursday, October 15, 2020
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the agenda)
Thursday, November 19, 2020
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the agenda)
Thursday, December 17, 2020
GR Forward Goal 5 Alliance Meeting
3:00PM – 4:30PM
Virtual Meeting (Link in the agenda)
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.
