Attend a Meeting.
All Creston Board meetings are open to everyone.
The board meetings are held on the Third Thursday of the month at 4pm at Culver CPA
1419 Coit Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
WHAT IS THE CRESTON CIA?
The Creston CIA (Corridor Improvement Authority) is located in Grand Rapids, MI. It is a city board of volunteers that have been appointed by the mayor. Together they work to revitalize the commercial and mixed-use business corridors within the CIA boundaries. They do this by:
making permanent, one-time improvements in their district
hosting marketing and promotional activities
providing a forum for discussions on investment and development projects.
The CIA includes the Cheshire and Creston business districts along with a portion of North Monroe. See the highlighted yellow portion of the map below for an interactive map showing the North Quarter CIA map boundaries.
Apply to be a Board Member
Are you a business or property owner in the North Quarter? The North Quarter CIA board has open seats right now. Go to the City of Grand Rapids website to view board vacancies and apply to be a North Quarter CIA board member.
Best in Creston Committee Meeting
Grow with us! Not sure you want to commit a few years to be a board member? The North Quarter is actively looking for local Creston residents and business owners to help direct the activities of the business district. That's okay, join us for a monthly committee meeting to get updates on projects, events and more opportunities within the North Quarter business district. Join your community members and grow together.
Meeting Time & Location
First Thursday of the Month at 4pm at
New City Church
214 Spencer St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(Conference Room - Main Level)
Community & Business Resources
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Are you having trouble getting a liquor license through the normal avenues? If your business is located within the North Quarter CIA boundaries, try applying through the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority. Licenses may be issued to qualified businesses in development districts.
North Quarter CIA Grants
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Provides incentive and financial assistance for facade enhancements of commercial buildings in the North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority (NQCIA).
Click here for more information.
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● Projects must be located within the NQCIA boundary
● The project must be completed, and the property or facility must house or support an active commercial business or be undergoing new construction or renovation for the commencement of business operations within 30 days from the date of application approval
● Applications by businesses leasing space must include a letter on the property owner’s letterhead, stating approval, and any conditions for approval for the project
● Projects for which an applicant is seeking reimbursement must not have completed construction within 30 days of the time the application is submitted for review by the board
● Applicants must be current with the City of Grand Rapids regarding all taxes, fees, charges or assessments
● Applications must include evidence that all necessary governmental permissions have been obtained
● If relevant, applications must include a copy of a survey performed by a certified CPTED specialist recommending improvements to be funded
Ongoing Projects
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Become a sponsor and Adopt-A-Trash Can
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The North Quarter CIA assists in maintaining the bio retention islands in partnership with the City of Grand Rapids.
The bio retention islands help to mitigate the effects of pollution. They are planted with special plants, trees and soils designed to filter pollutants like de-icing chemicals and vehicle oil from storm water.