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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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City Commission to Consider Commercial Zoning Updates on October 16
Oct 12, 2023
The City Commission will consider proposed changes to the City of Kalamazoo’s Zoning Ordinance and Map during a public hearing at its meeting on Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m.
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Revised Zoning Code, Map, and Standards Available for Review, Meeting Set for June 29
Jun 16, 2023
After a series of community meetings held in the spring, revised updates to the City’s commercial zoning code, map, and related standards are now available for public review and comment. A public meeting has also been scheduled to review the revised proposal on Thursday, June 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall.
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Video Series Highlights Upcoming Two-Way Conversion Project on Kalamazoo Ave
May 24, 2023
The City of Kalamazoo and project partners Progressive AE and Wightman have released a five-part video series highlighting the upcoming project to convert Kalamazoo Avenue back to a two-way street. Each video focuses on a different aspect of the project, from the street’s history to planning, design, community involvement, and the outlook for the future.
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Kalamazoo Avenue Two-Way Plans will be Introduced at May Meetings
May 01, 2023
Draft plans for the two-way redesign of Kalamazoo Avenue will be available for community members to view at two meetings at the end of May.
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AmeriCorps Member Service Opportunity Available within Planning Division
Apr 17, 2023
The City of Kalamazoo and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve for 11 months as a Neighborhood Outreach Coordinator.
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Proposed Updates to Commercial Zoning Available for Community Review
Apr 12, 2023
The City of Kalamazoo is seeking community input on proposed updates to the City’s commercial zoning code, map, and related standards. The proposed changes are part of the City’s incremental Zoning Code and Map update process.
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Draft Stuart Neighborhood Plan Available for Review and Comment
Mar 24, 2023
The Stuart Neighborhood is nearing the finish line and a draft neighborhood plan is now available for review and comment. Neighborhood residents are invited to review the plan and share feedback before Tuesday, April 4.
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Community Input Sought on Kalamazoo’s Historic District Standards & Guidelines
Feb 02, 2023
The City of Kalamazoo is in the process of updating the Standards and Guidelines for Local Historic Districts in Kalamazoo. Community input is sought at a series of upcoming engagement activities to help inform these updates.
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Parkview Avenue Reopens with New Pavement, Water Main, and Non-Motorized Improvements
Oct 24, 2022
Parkview Avenue between Tamsin Avenue and Oakland Drive is now reopened to two-way traffic following a nearly $3 million coordinated infrastructure project to upgrade utilities and reconstruct the street.
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Community Invited to Share Feedback, Learn About Upcoming Projects at October 24 Meeting
Oct 20, 2022
The City of Kalamazoo will host a community meeting to hear resident feedback and share information about upcoming road construction projects planned in the Westnedge Hill area. The meeting will take place on Monday, October 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Kalamazoo YMCA at 1001 W Maple Street in the Community Room.
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