A doctoral research study exploring how walkability and placemaking shape community life and local economic activity in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This study explores how placemaking and walkability initiatives influence community life, accessibility, neighborhood engagement, and local economic activity in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The goal is to better understand how residents, business owners, and community stakeholders experience public spaces and how those experiences may inform future planning and community development efforts in mid-sized cities.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Share your experiences and perspectives about walking, public spaces, neighborhood activity, and local businesses in Grand Rapids. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. The survey will begin with consent information before any questions appear.
Before participating, please review the consent information for this study. Participation is voluntary, and you may choose not to answer any question or stop participating at any time.
Caylie Peet is a Ph.D. candidate in Community Engagement at Point Park University. This study is part of her doctoral dissertation research on placemaking, walkability, and community economies in mid-sized cities.
For questions about this study, contact Caylie Peet at cmpeet@pointpark.edu
For questions about participant rights, please contact the Point Park University Institutional Review Board.