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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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Westbound Parkview Avenue to Close between Oakland and Greenleaf Starting May 16
May 13, 2022
Starting Monday, May 16, Parkview Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic from Oakland Drive to Greenleaf Boulevard as work progresses to replace water main and rebuild the street.
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Parkview Avenue Reconstruction Phase 2 Detour Set to begin April 6th
Apr 05, 2022
Work on Parkview Avenue is going well and on schedule. Phase 2 will start on Wednesday, April 6.
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Kalamazoo Community Sustainability Plan Draft Available for Review
Apr 05, 2022
A draft of the Kalamazoo Community Sustainability Plan (CSP) is now available for public review. The CSP is a 10-year guiding document focused on the role city government can play in partnership with the broader community to create a more sustainable, resilient Kalamazoo.
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Stadium Drive Reconstruction Project Set To Begin Monday, April 4
Mar 25, 2022
A project to reconstruct Stadium Drive between Howard Street and Lovell Street is set to begin on Monday, April 4. The project will improve the roadway and make a number of improvements for pedestrians and non-motorized users.
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Parkview Avenue Reconstruction Project Scheduled to begin Monday, March 21
Mar 04, 2022
Construction on Parkview Avenue will begin on Monday, March 21 as a coordinated infrastructure project gets underway between Tamsin Avenue and Oakland Drive. The project will include critical water infrastructure upgrades, reconstruction of the roadway, and non-motorized improvements.
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AmeriCorps Service Opportunity Available within Planning Division
Jan 13, 2022
The City of Kalamazoo and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve for 10 months as a Community Neighborhood Navigation Organizer.
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Westnedge Avenue and Park Street Traffic Calming Work Scheduled to start October 30
Oct 29, 2021
A project to improve safety and calm traffic on Westnedge Avenue and Park Street is scheduled to start this weekend with the installation of new and improved pedestrian crossings followed by the addition of speed radar signs later in November. This work is weather dependent and may be delayed by rain.
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Winchell Avenue Traffic Calming Work Will Start the week of October 18
Oct 15, 2021
Updated pavement markings and signage will right-size vehicle lanes, add bike lanes, and designate school pick up/drop off and non-parking areas
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Kalamazoo Sustainability Strategy Coming Soon!
Sep 28, 2021
We are finalizing a draft Sustainability Strategy for Kalamazoo. The draft will be available for review in October and November and will seek approval from the City Commission by the end of this year.
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Westnedge & Park traffic calming will start this fall, continue in 2022
Sep 24, 2021
Planned traffic calming improvements for Westnedge and Park are now available for community review! Work will start this Fall in the Northside neighborhood with new crosswalks and speed radar signs and continue south to Crosstown Parkway in 2022 with right-sized vehicle lanes, new bike lanes, additional on-street parking, and more new crosswalks (with public art).
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