Downtown Neighbor Network Advisory Application

Thank you for your interest in the Downtown Neighbor Network (DNN)!

The DNN meets on the first Thursday of every month from 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. 

The DNN requires active participation. Please read over the DNN responsibilities and make sure that you can commit.

Qualifications and Collective Responsibilities:

·       Live in Downtown in a multi-unit building as your primary residence OR live in a near neighborhood that is Downtown-adjacent.

·       Demonstrate a commitment to the Downtown Neighbor Network’s Mission to foster a community of downtown neighbors that are connected, informed and empowered to improve downtown living.

·       Demonstrate a commitment to the Downtown Neighbor Network’s Vision to work to build a neighborhood that is vibrant and culturally diverse, active, safe and full of opportunity and experiences unique to downtown living.

Individual Responsibilities:

·       Support the Downtown Grand Rapids Inc organization, staff and its work.

·       Attend the 12 monthly meetings. DNN members are allowed 2 excused absences from the DNN advisory annually. Otherwise they may be asked to leave the committee.

·       Maintain an environment of mutual accountability and respect.

·       Avoid speaking publicly on behalf of the DNN unless the group has authorized you to do so.

·       Stay informed by joining in a subcommittee, ad-hoc committee or project that aligns with Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, GR Forward or one of the DGRI Goal Alliances.

·       Better understand your Downtown by regularly attending other meetings where decisions are made that affect Downtown.

·       Commit to learning something about Downtown regularly.

·       Commit to trying something you have never tried in Downtown regularly.

·       Attend and bring friends to Downtown places monthly.

·       Be an ambassador, resource and booster to Downtown. Work to promote and share what you learn at DNN meetings and from your Downtown experiences to your Downtown friends, neighbors and visitors.

·       Reach out to someone who just moved into your building or introduce yourself to someone who you don’t already know at a downtown event and have a conversation with them, connect them with the DNN.

If this all seems reasonable please move ahead with the application. For questions contact Kendsie Channing at kchanning@downtowngr.org