Grand Rapids is celebrating two fresh milestones this week that highlight the city’s commitment to the health and well-being of its residents.
The city has won a national award for its lead pipe replacement work, earning recognition from peers across the country for efforts to remove aging lead service lines and deliver safer drinking water to Grand Rapids households. The honor places Grand Rapids among the nation’s leaders in tackling one of public health’s most pressing infrastructure challenges.
Meanwhile, Gerald R. Ford International Airport has launched a new navigation app designed specifically for travelers with disabilities. The app is intended to help passengers with visual, mobility, or other challenges move through the airport more independently and confidently — a meaningful step toward making air travel more accessible for everyone in the West Michigan community.
Together, the two developments reflect a city working to improve everyday life for Grand Rapids residents, from the water coming out of their taps to the experience of catching a flight.
