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Imagine Kalamazoo builds on the good work that is already being done throughout the city. We will be featuring stories from the city, community, and region that inspire the plans that are being done in our city as well as featured updates on the Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Strategic Vision and Master Plan process.
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Community Input Needed on Draft Natural Features Protection Ordinance
Feb 15, 2019
The Draft Natural Features Protection Ordinance is now available online for review and input. City Staff will also be holding focus groups and a community wide meeting to discuss the draft ordinance. View the draft ordinance and submit your input, or find an upcoming meeting here.
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Join the Complete Streets Advisory Committee
Feb 15, 2019
Apply to join the Complete Streets Advisory Committee and help with reviewing best practices, education and outreach, and recommending priorities for street projects. Applications are due by Friday March 8th. You can apply online here https://bit.ly/2tqSMKK
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Oakwood Neighborhood Plan Draft Approved by Planning Commission
Feb 14, 2019
The Oakwood Neighborhood draft plan was approved by the Planning Commission on February 7, 2019 and will go to the Kalamazoo City Commission next to confirm amendment to the Master Plan.
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Volunteers Sought to Serve on Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board
Feb 07, 2019
The City of Kalamazoo and the Northside Association for Community Development (NACD) are looking for volunteers to serve on the Northside Cultural Business District Authority (NCBDA) Board. The Board will primarily be made up of business and property owners in the NCBDA, residents who live in or within a half mile of the NCBDA, and Northside residents. Applications are due by Friday March 1st. Learn how to apply here.
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Natural Features Protection Ordinance - 2.4.19 Update
Feb 05, 2019
A technical committee meeting for the creation of the Natural Features Protection Ordinance scheduled for the week of January 28th was cancelled due to weather. City staff and the committee are back hard at work this week on the draft ordinance.
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Natural Features Protection Ordinance - 1.22.19 Update
Jan 25, 2019
A project to develop and adopt the Natural Features Protection Ordinance and Zoning Overlay District is underway. We will be posting updates to help keep residents informed and up to date on the process.
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Eastside Neighborhood Plan Approved for Amendment to the Master Plan
Jan 21, 2019
The Imagine Eastside Neighborhood Plan 2018 was approved for amendment to the Master Plan by Planning Commission on October 4, 2018 and the Kalamazoo City Commission on December 3, 2018
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Vine Neighborhood Plan Approved for Amendment to the Master Plan
Jan 21, 2019
The Imagine Vine Neighborhood Plan 2018 was approved for amendment to the Master Plan by Planning Commission on October 4, 2018 and the Kalamazoo City Commission on December 3, 2018.
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New Transportation Updates Will Make Kalamazoo a More Connected City
Jan 18, 2019
A group of four transportation items were approved by the Kalamazoo City Commission on January 7, moving Kalamazoo closer to becoming a Connected City and implementing policies to continue progress.
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Edison Neighborhood Plan Draft Approved by Planning Commission
Jan 04, 2019
The Edison Neighborhood draft plan was approved by the Planning Commission on January 3, 2019 and will go to the Kalamazoo City Commission next to confirm amendment to the Master Plan.
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