Episode 6: If We Don’t Plan, Someone Else Will
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Episode 6: If We Don’t Plan, Someone Else Will
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About this listen
In this episode, Dave explores the real, legal tools the Village of Grand Rapids can use to protect itself from overdevelopment and big-box takeovers.
Drawing directly from the Ohio Revised Code, he breaks down how zoning, overlay districts, design standards, and comprehensive planning give small communities like ours the authority to shape growth before outside developers do it for us.
You’ll hear how the Village can balance progress with preservation, safeguard its historic charm, and ensure that new projects truly serve the people who live here.
And at the end, Dave delivers a respectful but direct message to the Mayor and Village Council — reminding them that good stewardship means proactive leadership, not passive reaction. The future of Grand Rapids depends on the choices made today.