City Seeking Small Business Applicants for MEDC Grant Published on March 19, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo is excited to announce an opportunity for downtown small businesses to receive grant funding through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s (MEDC) Match on Main program. This program allows the City to apply for up to $25,000 in reimbursement grants to support new or expanding small businesses located in Downtown Kalamazoo. Tagged as: , News
Grace Period Announced Ahead of Trash Ordinance Enforcement Published on March 18, 2025 With the arrival of each spring, melting snow reveals months of accumulated litter and debris across Kalamazoo. To support community-wide clean-up efforts, the city's Trash Ordinance will not be enforced until Monday, April 14. Tagged as: , News
Education and protection Option Announced for Utility Customers Published on March 14, 2025 SLWA educates homeowners about their service line responsibilities and offers optional protection for the water and sewer service lines that connect their homes to the City’s utility systems. Tagged as: , News
Review and Comment on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & Action Plan Published on March 02, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo invites community members to review and provide feedback on the DRAFT 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan. These plans guide how the city will invest federal funds to address housing and community development needs. Comments will be accepted from March 3, 2025, through April 1, 2025. Tagged as: , News
Imagine Kalamazoo Enters “Plan It!” Phase Four Meetings Scheduled Published on February 17, 2025 After months of valuable community input during the "Imagine It!" phase, the City of Kalamazoo is now launching "Plan It!"—the next step in updating the City’s Master Plan and Strategic Vision. Four public meetings will help redefine the Strategic Vision Goals and identify the key outcomes that will guide Kalamazoo’s future. Tagged as: , News
HPC to Recognize Historic Preservation Work with Awards of Merit Published on February 17, 2025 The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards of Merit. The awards recognize individuals or institutions that have done an outstanding job of rehabilitating a historic structure or have actively promoted or contributed to historic preservation. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Tagged as: , News
City Manager James Ritsema Announces November Retirement Published on February 11, 2025 After more than a decade leading the City of Kalamazoo, City Manager James Ritsema has announced his retirement, effective November 18, 2025. Tagged as: , News
Biosolids Alternative Plan Gets Greenlight From City Published on February 07, 2025 The City of Kalamazoo currently spends over $13.5 million per year for biosolids disposal. A contract with an outside civil engineering firm to study alternatives to manage and remove biosolids may in the long run save the City millions. Tagged as: , News, Projects
Winter Scavenger Hunt Returns to Kalamazoo’s City Parks Published on February 06, 2025 Kzoo Parks will host a week-long Winter Scavenger Hunt from Wednesday, February 12 to Wednesday, February 19. Items will be hidden in 15 participating city parks for residents to discover for a chance to win prizes. Tagged as: , News
Community Invited to have a “Flurry of Fun” on February 13 Published on February 03, 2025 Kzoo Parks is inviting the entire Kalamazoo community to Mayors’ Riverfront Park on Thursday, February 13 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a “Flurry of Fun,” a free winter event for the Kalamazoo community to embrace the fun side of winter. Tagged as: , News