WYCE's Community Connection (12-02-23): a close look at the people and unique culture of the Creston Neighborhood Association

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In this week's episode, host. Allison Donahue welcomes Gregg Hampshire, the executive director of The Creston Neighborhood Association.

The Creston Neighborhood Association serves the residents of Creston, the largest neighborhood in Grand Rapids.

Since the Creston Neighborhood Association was incorporated in 1979, neighbors have rallied to shape their home community by preserving what is good and changing what needs improvement.

Through CNA, Creston neighbors helped to keep a Grand Rapids Public Library branch in the heart of Creston, Supported strong neighborhood schools by organizing parents and safe routes to school, Collaborated with partners to create Catherine’s Health Center, Organized business owners to revive Creston’s business district, Collaborated with artists & students on public art projects, building bioretention islands along Plainfield Ave-– the first of their kind in Grand Rapids.

Online: Creston Neighborhood Association

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