The 3.2-acre Tassell Park will feature a new boardwalk, a pedestrian walkway, enhanced riverfront access along the Thornapple River, a splash pad and a natural playground.
Planning commissions across the area considered projects ranging from Coca-Cola's truck storage expansion to new housing developments in Walker, Kentwood and Ada.
Washington says the administrative order will formally codify existing police protocols that prohibit use of the technology for immigration searches, facial recognition or personal use.
Three Plaza Towers condominium owners sued over concert noise levels, with attorney Ronald VanderVeen saying residents want the venue to operate without disrupting their homes.
The city's 31 Flock cameras capture more than just license plates and GPS coordinates in a searchable police database. Police say the technology helps solve violence crimes faster, but residents have raised privacy concerns.
Over 40 people voiced concerns about Fourth Amendment violations and potential misuse of Flock's 31 automated license plate readers stationed across the city.
City commissioners selected Veo over Lime for a three-year deal starting Sept. 1, citing better pricing and accessibility options for low-income residents.
MDOT plans to add flex route lanes that open during morning and afternoon rush hours, using vehicle detectors and electronic message boards to guide drivers. Construction begins in 2027.
