City of Grand Rapids
The City of Grand Rapids, the second-largest city in Michigan, is on a mission to elevate the quality of life through excellent city services. With a population of 198,829 and covering an area of 45 square miles, the city is strategically located about 30 miles east of Lake Michigan and three hours from Chicago. Its combined statistical area with Muskegon and Holland boasts a population of 1.3 million.
The City of Grand Rapids has recently received a myriad of accolades, including being recognized as the Best U.S. City to Invest in Housing and the Fastest Growing Economy in the U.S. by Forbes. It has also been named the #1 City to Raise a Family, the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch by Trulia.com, and the #28 Most Hipster City in the world. The Art Prize Festival, hosted in Grand Rapids, has achieved global acclaim, being ranked among the Top Five Festivals Worldwide by Time. Notably, the city is renowned for its craft breweries, with fifteen such establishments, earning it the moniker of Michigan’s “Beer City.”
Having concluded a comprehensive Strategic Plan, the city has adopted a new Mission Statement aimed at elevating the quality of life through excellent city services. Equity is one of the city's six core values and is deeply integrated into all decisions, policies, and practices.
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