The City of Kalamazoo is updating its land use master plan.

Do you want to have a voice in planning Kalamazoo’s future? The city of Kalamazoo, with assistance from an experienced consulting team led by LSL Planning, is updating its master plan. They want to hear what you would like to see in the city’s - neighborhoods, commercial and employment areas, green spaces, and the transportation system.

A series of public meetings will provide opportunities for community members to help shape the vision of the city, see how their ideas are being considered, and review and comment on the final draft.

Two Master Plan meetings have been scheduled for this fall!

October 27 from 4 - 6 pm
at Linden Grove Middle School
(4241 Arboretum Pkwy)
4:30 pm presentation

November 10 from 6 - 8 pm
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church
(939 Charlotte Avenue)
6:30 pm presentation

(Click here to read an article from the Kalamazoo Gazette about the July 21st meeting.)

All residents, property owners and others interested in the city are invited to participate. Dates and times are to be determined, so keep checking for more information.  At that time, you can join with other community members to learn more about the master planning process and share your ideas for the city.  Or, if you'd like, you can take a look at our Virtual Master Plan public meeting!

The effectiveness of Kalamazoo’s master plan is dependent on the public’s input and identifying ways to address the economic challenges facing the city. The goal of the master plan update is to create a sustainable city by preserving the city’s assets, enhancing the quality of life for current and future residents, attracting employers, and developing strategies to transform struggling areas and economic challenges.

Click here to view the 1998 Master Plan (.pdf)

If you would like to be added to the email or mailing list, please click here to provide your information or call 337-8044.  You can also join us on Facebook! Post your thoughts, post some pictures, get connected to other Kalamazoo residents, and come to events about the Plan! We're also on Twitter!  You can also email us at plan@kalamazoocity.org.  With so many options, it's easy to voice your opinion!

Over the years, Kalamazoo has been a “can do” community. Now In Michigan’s current transitional economy, it is time to come together again and re-define our community!