Take a “Day On” in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Published on January 14, 2025 Kalamazoo residents are encouraged to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking part in the annual Community-Wide Day of Service on Monday, January 20. Tagged as: , News
KDPS Responds to Three Structure Fires Sunday Evening Published on January 13, 2025 The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) responded to three fires on January 12, 2025, including a fire in the 2800 block of S Burdick Street that resulted in a fatality and a rescue. Tagged as: , Featured
Open House for Michigan Avenue Design Set for Thursday, January 16 Published on January 09, 2025 We're hosting an open house to review the proposed two-way design for Michigan Avenue on Thursday, January 16, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC), located at 315 W Michigan Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend this Streets for All Community Open House. A virtual session will also be available on Thursday, January 23, at noon. Tagged as: , Projects
Kalamazoo highlights lead-based paint hazard reduction Published on January 09, 2025 January is National Radon Awareness Month, and we're spreading the word about our lead-based paint hazard abatement partnership with KNHS, which also includes a radon test. Tagged as: , News
Kzoo Parks Seeks Input for Princeton Park Renovation Published on January 07, 2025 Kzoo Parks is planning for an upcoming renovation project at Princeton Park and is seeking community input to guide the project. The project planning team will host a community input meeting on Tuesday, January 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. in the Mayors' Riverfront Park Community Room. Tagged as: , Projects
Kalamazoo Launches High-Tech Contamination Reduction Campaign Published on January 07, 2025 This month, the City of Kalamazoo is launching a contamination reduction campaign that uses high-tech cameras, GPS, and computers on recycling trucks to check the contents of curbside recycling and tailor constructive feedback as needed, household by household. Tagged as: , News
January 6, 2025 City Commission Action Summary Published on January 07, 2025 Read a summary of City Commission's actions at its January 6, 2025 Meeting. Tagged as: , Meeting Summary
City of Kalamazoo to Conduct National Community Survey Published on January 06, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo will conduct the National Community Survey (NCS) starting this month to gather valuable feedback from residents about their experiences and perceptions of the city. The NCS, a benchmarking tool used by cities across the country, will evaluate how city government is serving residents and help inform future decisions on policies, programs, and services. Tagged as: , News
Author and Urbanist Charles Montgomery to Speak in Kalamazoo Published on January 06, 2025 Charles Montgomery, acclaimed author of Happy City and one of the world’s 100 most influential urbanists (Planetizen), will visit Kalamazoo on January 31 to discuss how urban design can create healthier, happier, and more inclusive cities. Tagged as: , News
FFE Board of Directors Seeks Applicants through January 31 Published on January 02, 2025 Applications are now being made available for two volunteer Director position on the Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Board of Directors. The roles represent the Stakeholder sectors of Neighborhoods and Faith-Based organizations. Tagged as: , News