Stories
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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Walking Audits this fall will Help Inform Street Design
Sep 04, 2019
The next opportunity to get involved in the Street Design Project is by participating in Walking Audits this fall. A walking audit is an assessment of the walkability or pedestrian access of a place.
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Downtown Streets Design Meeting on August 21
Aug 05, 2019
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21 to begin the process of planning the future design of these streets. The meeting will be held at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts at 435 W South Street from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Please join the discussion and share your ideas on how these streets can best contribute to the vision for Kalamazoo's future!
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City Departments Work Together to Inform Residents of Upcoming Construction Projects
Mar 18, 2019
During IK2025 City Staff heard loud and clear that communication is key to reaching and supporting a shared vision throughout City projects. One way the City is working to meet this need is by engaging residents about upcoming construction projects.
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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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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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Share Your Input on Parking Downtown
Dec 06, 2018
The Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership (KDP) is studying parking downtown. KDP needs your help! Share your input and downtown parking experiences by taking the Downtown Kalamazoo Parking+ Stakeholder Survey.
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Bicycle Network: Existing & Planned
May 14, 2018
Community Planning & Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Services are working together, along with Kalamazoo County Parks, local bicycle advocacy groups, and local anchor institutions, to provide a comprehensive bicycle network.
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Planning Commission approves Master Plan
Oct 10, 2017
The Master Plan has been approved by Planning Commission
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Transportation: Equity and Opportunity
Nov 10, 2016Rebekah Kik
Now, take a deep breath and close your eyes for just 10 seconds. I want you to get ready to put on someone else’s shoes (or maybe a pair you’ve already worn). After you’ve counted to 10 open your eyes and read the rest of the story.
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