Social Districts Becoming a Permanent Fixture in the City of Grand Rapids
One of the things the pandemic brought us were social districts and it looks like those are going to stay in Grand Rapids.
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City of Grand Rapids May Start Charging Businesses for Outdoor Social Zones
The social zones began as a way to allow restaurants and bars to expand their space outdoors, to help them survive during the pandemic. The City of Grand Rapids has reportedly begun talks to charge businesses that use them.
City of Grand Rapids Extends Outdoor ‘Social Zones’ for Another Year
Love the outdoor eating and drinking areas around Grand Rapids? Good news! The social zones are going to be sticking around for a while!
Grand Rapids Public Museum Could Become the Next Social District
Social districts are supposed to end in November but could be extended due to their success.
Grand Haven Restaurants Will Now Pay Fees For Outdoor Dining Space
If the outdoor space is utilizing public space, business owners will now have to pay a fee for the use as well as for the barricades needed.
Social Zones in Grand Rapids Extended Through May 2021
Restaurants are still operating at a 50% capacity.
“Social Zones” Coming to Grand Rapids to Help Businesses
Social zones can be on public or private property, on sidewalks, or streets.