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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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Pilot Protected Bike Lanes to Be Installed on South Portion of Westnedge Avenue and Park Street
Aug 09, 2022
Pilot protected bike lanes will be installed on Westnedge Avenue and Park Street from Michigan Avenue to Maple Street starting the week of August 15.
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Convert Kalamazoo: A Streets for All Project Engagement Continues with August Events
Aug 04, 2022
Planning to return Kalamazoo Avenue to a two-way street will continue in August with a series of community engagement events. Staff will be seeking feedback on what amenities community members would like to see in the final design.
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City Commission to Vote on Public Participation Policy Updates at August 1 Meeting
Aug 01, 2022
The draft Public Participation Policy (PPP) and Community Engagement Guide & Toolkit will be considered by the City Commission for adoption at its regular business meeting on Monday, August 1 at 7 p.m.
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Pavement Preservation, Traffic Calming Project to Start On Westnedge Avenue and Park Street Monday, July 11
Jul 11, 2022
A project to calm traffic and preserve the pavement on Westnedge Avenue and Park Street from Dunkley Street to Michigan Avenue will begin on Monday, July 11.
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Westnedge & Park Traffic Calming Update - 2022
Jul 01, 2022
The City of Kalamazoo is continuing implementation of traffic calming on Westnedge Avenue and Park Street in 2022. Work begins Monday, July 11th.
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Residents invited to “Imagine Stuart” at jazz concert on June 26
Jun 24, 2022
Residents are invited to join in the “Imagine Stuart” neighborhood planning process for Kalamazoo’s Stuart neighborhood on Sunday, June 26 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at “Jazz on the Lawn,” a free outdoor concert at Woodward Elementary School (606 Stuart Ave).
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Community Sustainability Plan Adopted on June 21
Jun 24, 2022
On Tuesday, June 21 the City Commission voted unanimously to adopt the Kalamazoo Community Sustainability Plan.
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City Commission to Vote on Community Sustainability Plan at June 21 Meeting
Jun 16, 2022
The Kalamazoo Community Sustainability Plan (CSP) will be considered by the City Commission for adoption at its regular business meeting on Tuesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall (241 W South St).
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West Main Hill Neighbors Gather to Celebrate Opening of Play Street
Jun 01, 2022
On Tuesday, May 31, neighbors gathered together at Jones Park in the West Main Hill neighborhood to celebrate a ribbon cutting and opening of Kalamazoo’s very first play street.
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Community Invited to Celebrate the Opening of West Main Hill Pilot Play Street on May 31
May 25, 2022
Residents are invited to attend a ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, May 31 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jones Park (1601 Academy St) to celebrate the opening of a pilot play street on Peak Road and Circle Street in the West Main Hill neighborhood.
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