Jenison
(Georgetown Twp)
Georgetown Charter Township is located in Ottawa County,
Michigan. The Township was established in 1840, and became a charter township
in 1965. The 2013 population estimate is 48,000. We have many great TownshipParks and County Parks, an impressive Center for Fine Arts,
and an Ice Center. Jenison Public High School has been
rated in Newsweek's Best High Schools in America in the years 2003, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2013. We have also been listed on Washington Post's
America's Most Challenging High Schools in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
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The City of Hudsonville has a long history. The community began
in 1856 when an Englishman, Homer Hudson from Ohio, settled in Georgetown
Township for the purpose of starting a nursery to raise fruit trees. By 1872
the area settled by Mr. Hudson was designated as Hudsonville by the Federal
Government. In 1927 Hudsonville became a village and in 1957 if officially
incorporated as a city. Hudsonville is located along the i-196 midway between
Grand Rapids and Holland in one of the fastest growing areas in the state of
Michigan. In the recent past the city has seen the creation of three business
parks to accommodate light industry and commercial growth.
During the same time
period the downtown area was redeveloped. The city has two community parks,
one neighborhood park and a nature center. In 2004 the city dedicated a new
veteran's park located next to city hall. This park has six life size statues
representing the five branches of the military, a memorial wall for veterans’
names and an amphitheater that will accommodate seating for over 250 people.
The City Commission promotes cooperation and regional planning through its
membership in the Grand Valley Metro Council made up of over 30 municipalities.
In late 2004, the new South Beltline Freeway (M-6) was completed, originating
just outside of our southern city limits. Hudsonville is a great place to live.
We are known for our well-kept homes, fine churches and excellent public and
private schools.
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Byron
Center
Byron Township is located in the heart of West Michigan.
With US 131 running North/South and M-6 running East/West through the Township;
Byron Township is within an easy commute to Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo
and even Lansing. Byron Township is a community diverse in land use from
rolling farms to suburban neighborhoods to thriving commercial districts to
21st Century Industrial facilities. There are 3 parks owned and operated by Byron Township,
a Community pool and Fine Arts Center.
They are also known for an impressive school system.
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Grandville
Established in 1833, and incorporated as a City in 1933, the City
of Grandville is nestled along the shores of the Grand River in the
Southwestern side of Kent County, Michigan, approximately 8 miles southwest of
Grand Rapids. The City of Grandville encompasses an area of approximately 8
square miles. Its population, as of the 2010 census, is 15,378. The City
of Grandville has often been known as the City of "churches and
parks." There is a Downtown area for shopping as well as the
Rivertown Parkway corridor with the Rivertown Crossings Mall, tons of other
shops and a plethora of dining options.
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Wyoming
The City of Wyoming is hardly your typical city. Rather than
spreading out from an original point of settlement, this community grew from
the outside in. And today its downtown is a three-and-a-half mile stretch
of five-lane 28th Street, one of Michigan’s busiest roadways.
Though commercial establishments are scattered throughout Wyoming
today, the greatest concentration is along 28th Street. Wyoming City Hall
is there, too---directly across the busy street from Rogers Plaza, the first
shopping mall in Kent County.
Early in its first year as a city, Wyoming officials sifted
through contest entries and selected a motto---‘City of Vision and
Progress.’ It has proved to be an appropriate choice. The city
appears to have had 20/20 vision and continues to make great progress.
Wyoming’s population continues to grow. Today, Wyoming is
Michigan’s 16th largest community with west Michigan’s third largest industrial
tax base. The City has grown to 72,125 strong with a diverse cultural
base, seven school districts, a balance of older and modern homes, retail
variety and an abundance of parkland. All this takes place in a region
that is proud, independent, and growing while still competitive.
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Walker
Walker is a vibrant, family-friendly community
located in west Michigan. Our residents tell us that they love living here. We
are also home to many commercial enterprises from the old family-held businesses
such as Bissell, Betz Foundry and Meijer, to a major retail corridor on Alpine
Avenue and a growing business district known as Standale.
Homes for Sale in Walker
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
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Allendale
“Allendale, where community is more than just a concept.” Allendale
is a place of abundant natural beauty where rich history of the past meets the
dynamic growth of the future. Allendale is a place of shared memories where
people come together to live, work, and play. Allendale is conveniently located
between the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and the bustling city of Grand
Rapids. Allendale is one of the fastest growing townships in the
region but continues to maintain its family-friendly, rural character that the
community knows and loves.
Allendale
is centrally located in Ottawa County which means easy access to main highways
and quick commutes to anywhere in the region.
Quality
education is a big deal in Allendale and can be found in both public and
private settings. Allendale Public Schools rank among the high performing
schools in the State of Michigan. Allendale schools have received an 8 out of
10 rating for academic excellence byGreatSchools.org, a national non-profit. A unique feature of our
school systems is the ability to partner with schools and business throughout
the Ottawa area to offer an innovative approach to learning.
GrandValley State University is the fastest growing university in the United States,
both in population and physical size, as the university is continually building
more facilities. The university is also ranked as one of the top up and coming
schools in the Midwest. The university enrolls a total of just under 25,000
students on the Allendale campus and two campuses in the surrounding area, and
offers over 200 areas of study, making it the largest university in the Grand
Rapids region.
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Plainfield Township
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Shop, stroll, live and enjoy! In West Michigan, with
its wonder and beauty, Rockford is a destination apart. It's a special place
where generations have come to make a good home, build a thriving business...
or just spend a day relaxing by the Rogue River.
What's your pleasure? Likely you will
find it in Rockford. Beautiful views. A scenic dam. Fun shopping. Good
restaurants. Lovely parks. Music and activities. Friendly people. A safe,
walkable community with much to see and do.
Rockford Public Schools
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Ada
Our neighborhoods and rural residential areas offer a wide range
of lifestyle choices. Housing options include home sites overlooking river
vistas and rolling meadows; country homes on wooded lots teaming with nature;
family-friendly neighborhoods on tree-lined streets; transitional housing; and,
custom-built homes for empty-nesters. Regardless of where you live, Ada offers
a unique lifestyle experience for everyone!
Ada Township has an abundance of natural features, including several hundred
acres of public land, parks, and miles of waterways traversing throughout the
region. These natural features provide our residents with year-round recreational
pursuits, and contribute to Ada's appeal.
Residents with
children enjoy Ada Township's top-rated schools, which include both public and
private options. If shopping is your passion, visit our business district and
browse quaint shops, art galleries, unique restaurants, day spas, ice cream
shop, a neighborhood pharmacy, and more--most within walking, or biking
distance. Throughout the year, Ada Township hosts a number of community events such
as art fairs, parades, concerts, and an award-winning Ada Farmers Market
to list a few.
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Cascade
Cascade Township, Serene
Vistas…Plentiful Trees…Two Rivers…One Community. Cascade Charter Township is
situated in the southeastern section of Kent County, approximately 10 miles
southeast of Grand Rapids. One of the most defining features of the Township is
the Thornapple River, which divides the Township into east and west halves.
Originally a part of Ada Township, Cascade sought separation in 1848.
Cascade quickly
began to grow, and in 1854 the first General Store and Post Office were built.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Cascade Flour Mill were built in 1856. By
1876, Cascade’s population had reached 1,200. In 1890, a Township hall was
built. This original hall stands as the Township Museum.
Today,
Interstate I-96 makes its way through the Township, as does the Southbelt
Freeway, M-6. In addition, Gerald R. Ford International Airport is situated on
approximately 2400 acres within the Township boundaries. Commercial
establishments within the Township include large supermarkets, several hotels,
restaurants, retail plazas which offer a wide variety of goods and services and
many professional office buildings. Products produced by manufacturers in the
Township include metal and plastic products for the automotive and aerospace
industries, tools and dies, packaging materials, publications and furniture and
wood products. Cascade Township continues to grow to our present population of
just over 17,000.
Forest Hills Public Schools
Caledonia Public Schools
Lowell Public Schools
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Sources: City, Township and School District Websites. Each of them are linked above.
