Stories
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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New Transportation Updates Will Make Kalamazoo a More Connected City
Jan 18, 2019
A group of four transportation items were approved by the Kalamazoo City Commission on January 7, moving Kalamazoo closer to becoming a Connected City and implementing policies to continue progress.
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Edison Neighborhood Plan Draft Approved by Planning Commission
Jan 04, 2019
The Edison Neighborhood draft plan was approved by the Planning Commission on January 3, 2019 and will go to the Kalamazoo City Commission next to confirm amendment to the Master Plan.
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Planning Commission Recommends Approval of Zoning Updates in the Northside Neighborhood
Oct 09, 2018
On October 4, 2018 the Planning Commission recommended to the City Commission approval of several zoning updates in the Northside Neighborhood which will help to realize the vision of the Northside Neighborhood Plan and the 2025 Master Plan.
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Imagine Eastside Neighborhood Plan Draft Approved by Planning Commission
Oct 05, 2018
The Imagine Eastside draft plan was approved by the Planning Commission on October 4, 2018 and will go to the Kalamazoo City Commission next to confirm amendment to the Master Plan.
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Imagine Vine Neighborhood Plan Draft Approved by Planning Commission
Oct 05, 2018
The Imagine Vine draft plan was approved by the Planning Commission on October 4, 2018 and will go to the Kalamazoo City Commission next to confirm amendment to the Master Plan.
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Northside Neighborhood Plan 2018 Approved for Amendment to the Master Plan
Oct 01, 2018
The Northside Neighborhood Plan 2018 was approved for amendment to the Master Plan by Planning Commission on August 2, 2018 and Kalamazoo City Commission on September 4, 2018.
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Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Wins Daniel Burnham Award from the Michigan Association of Planning
Aug 20, 2018
The Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Master Plan will be awarded the Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan by the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP/APA Michigan) at its annual conference, Planning Michigan, on September 20 at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Bicycle Network: Existing & Planned
May 14, 2018
Community Planning & Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Services are working together, along with Kalamazoo County Parks, local bicycle advocacy groups, and local anchor institutions, to provide a comprehensive bicycle network.
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Nodes & Increasing Access to Daily Needs
Mar 28, 2018
Throughout IK2025 the desire to have more daily needs closer for residents to walk to was heard in every neighborhood. To achieve this, the Future Land Development Plan designates Nodes at key intersections or along specific blocks.
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What are Form-Based Codes?
Jan 25, 2018
IK2025 participants stated a desire for predictable development and high quality public spaces. Form-based codes can help us achieve those goals Downtown and in the neighborhood and commercial nodes by creating walkable, vibrant, and inviting areas that give residents easy access to their daily needs and set businesses up for success.
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