Kalamazoo’s Big Plans For 2035 Are Taking Shape Now

By the year 2035, Kalamazoo will look like a very different place in many areas across the city, and that will be thanks to the residents of the city who gave their input to a new initiative that the city of Kalamazoo is implementing.

The Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 Design It! Program is giving Kalamazoo residents the ability to voice their thoughts on important changes the city needs to make.

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These changes include improvements to housing, streets, parks, businesses, transportation, and neighborhood spaces across the city, as announced on their website.

We're launching the Design It! phase of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035, the step where the community’s shared vision turns into real, place-based ideas and actions for neighborhoods across the city.

What To Know About The Meetings

Design It! meetings are open-house style, with no formal presentations. Residents can drop in at their convenience to take part in hands-on activities facilitated by City staff. Every meeting includes prizes and giveaways as a thank you for participating.

The following meetings will take place in different locations on the specified date.

Edison
Friday, January 16 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Washington Writers Academy (Cafeteria), 1919 Portage St.

Burke Acres
Tuesday, January 20 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
New Life Fellowship Church, 1912 Birch Ave.

Westnedge, South Westnedge & Southside
Wednesday, January 28 | 6–8 p.m.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (Purple & Blue Rooms), 601 W Maple St.

Oakland Drive / Winchell
Friday, January 30 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Winchell Elementary School (Gym), 2316 Winchell Ave.

Vine
Wednesday, February 4 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Community Education Center / Chenery Auditorium (Reception Room)
Use Dutton Street entrance, 714 S Westnedge Ave.

Stuart & Douglas
Thursday, February 5 | 6–8 p.m.
Woodward School (Gym/Cafeteria), 606 Stuart Ave.

Milwood
Tuesday, February 10 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Milwood Magnet Middle School (Cafeteria), 2916 Konkle St.

Arcadia & Westwood
Wednesday, February 11 | 7–8:30 p.m.
Arcadia Elementary (Cafeteria), 932 Boswell Ln.

Oakwood
Thursday, February 19 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Community of Christ, 2523 Amherst Ave.

Parkview Hills, Colony Farms & Hill n Brook
Wednesday, February 25 | 5–7 p.m.
Parkview Hills Clubhouse, 3707 Greenleaf Cir.

Northside
Thursday, February 26 | 6–8 p.m.
Northside Association for Community Development, 612 N Park St.

West Main Hill
Wednesday, March 4 | 7–9 p.m.
Hicks Center (Banquet Room), 1200 Academy St.
Eastside
Details will be announced soon.