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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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Public hearing scheduled for Natural Features Protection Update
Nov 04, 2020
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to the Natural Features Protection (NFP) Overlay District and related zoning code standards at its meeting on Thursday, November 5 at 7 p.m.
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‘501 Launch’ Seeks Redevelopment Proposals for the Northside Neighborhood
Nov 04, 2020
A request for proposals to redevelop a brownfield site in Kalamazoo’s Northside neighborhood will launch with an event on Saturday, November 7 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place on-site at 501 N Westnedge Ave.
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City Commission to consider updates to downtown Kalamazoo zoning
Oct 30, 2020
The Kalamazoo City Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning updates for downtown Kalamazoo at its meeting on Monday, November 2.
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AmeriCorps Member Service Opportunity Available within Planning Division
Oct 29, 2020
The City of Kalamazoo and Local Initiatives Support Corporation are seeking a full-time AmeriCorps member to serve for 10 months as a Neighborhood Project Coordinator.
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Planning Commission Approves Downtown Zoning Updates
Oct 23, 2020
Updates to the zoning code for downtown Kalamazoo moved a step closer to adoption with approval from the Planning Commission at its meeting on October 1.
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Virtual Town Hall on Natural Features Protection Updates to be Held Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m.
Oct 22, 2020
The City of Kalamazoo will host a virtual town hall on Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. to discuss updates to the City’s Natural Features Protection (NFP) Overlay District and related zoning code standards.
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NFP Phase 2, Special Meeting of the NFP Review Board on 10/13
Oct 12, 2020
At the September 29 Natural Features Protection (NFP) Review Board meeting, staff presented information on the NFP Phase 2 project including information on the mapping analysis, community input, and proposed updates to the NFP overlay map. The board decided to schedule a special meeting in October for further review of the map and text amendments to the ordinance
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Planning Commission to Review Proposed Updates to the Downtown Zoning Code
Sep 30, 2020
The next step in the process for the Downtown Zoning Code Update project will be Planning Commission review on Thursday, October 1.
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Updated Natural Features Protection Draft Map Seeks Community & Board Review
Sep 28, 2020
The updated draft Natural Features Protection map is available online for community review. The draft map will be reviewed and considered for recommendation by the Natural Features Protection Review Board at their meeting on Tuesday, September 29 at 4 p.m.
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Virtual Town Hall on Downtown Zoning Updates to be Held Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m.
Sep 21, 2020
The City of Kalamazoo will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, September 24, at 7p.m. to answer questions and discuss proposed updates to the zoning code downtown. The town hall will be streamed live to the City’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
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