Roosevelt Park Community Assessment

Researched examined the Roosevelt Park neighborhood in Grand Rapids, MI, to determine two things; one, would a physical or programmatic intervention help the community, and two, if so, what kind of intervention would be the most helpful? The research focuses on strengths and improvements the community identified as a need. This research draws from direct observation and in-depth interviews from officials and residents in the community. Surveys and interviews were gathered to identify the top 10 needs in the community for a possible intervention. Also identified during canvassing was the most significant area/event in the Roosevelt community. Research project will discuss these topics outlined above and discuss the community and suggested interventions during the community development project. Based on surveys and canvassing, researchers concluded that marketing and advertising for the farmers’ market that addresses the fresh food shortage in the area, was a need in the community that partnership interventions were highly desired. The poster presentation will discuss the methodology to increase resident input in a large community development project occurring in Grand Rapids, MI, and how students at a local university can assist in ensuring these voices are heard.