2025 Lead Water Service Replacement This project will remove and replace approximately 1,550 non-copper water services from the water system in the Edison Neighborhood.
2025 Local Streets City crews will be milling and repaving sections of Garland, Bosker, Cobb, Lulu, Bessie, Lincolnshire, and Winton in 2025.
2026 CWSRF Biosolids Management & Wastewater Infrastructure Projects The City of Kalamazoo will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF) Project Plan to receive public comments. The plan includes improvements to the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant Biosolids Management and Collections System within the Central Business District and Kleinstuck Preserve.
322 E Stockbridge Redevelopment Planning is underway to redevelop the vacant commercial property at 322 E Stockbridge into as many as 200 new units of housing in a way that better manages stormwater and helps mitigate flooding.
Arcadia Creek ("Phase 0" Westnedge Ave) The City of Kalamazoo is launching a transformative, multi-year project to rebuild and increase the capacity of Arcadia Creek. This effort will reduce the risk of flooding, protect local infrastructure, and support sustainable growth in the heart of the city. Announcement : One lane of Westnedge Avenue is planned to open between Water Street and Michigan Avenue starting August 16. A detour map is provided below.Kalamazoo Ave will be restricted to two lanes from July 20 to August 1 for utility work in the intersection.The Westnedge/Kalamazoo intersection will be fully closed starting Friday, July 25, through Monday, July 28, for utility work in the intersection.
Arcadia Creek Festival Place Renovation The City of Kalamazoo is working with design partners and community stakeholders to redesign Arcadia Creek Festival Place into a dynamic public space that serves residents, workers, and visitors throughout the year. Announcement : Arcadia Creek Festival Place will close for this project starting Monday, December 1, 2025. This closure has been communicated to nearby businesses and daily park users. We look forward to welcoming community members and events to the new and improved Arcadia Creek Park when the project is completed!
City Manager Search City Manager Jim Ritsema will retire on November 18, and the City of Kalamazoo has hired Raftelis to lead the search for his successor. Announcement : On October 30, the City Commission approved the employment agreement with Malcolm Hankins with an agreed upon start date of January 5, 2026. The employment agreement was included in the meeting agenda and has been posted to this page.
Cork Street Road Diet This 2026 project will improve the surface of Cork St and reconfigure it from four lanes to three, creating a consistent 3-lane configuration along the Parkview-Whites,-Cork corridor. It will also include traffic signal upgrades and sidewalk improvements. Announcement : The project plans and the street cross section have been added to this page. Additional information and fact sheets about road diets have also been added.
Downtown Kalamazoo Placemaking A placemaking initiative is currently underway to make new, vibrant spaces downtown and connect different hubs of activity.
Eastside Water Treatment & Water Main (Station 5 & 14) The City of Kalamazoo is making a $60 million investment to build a new water treatment plant and replace critical water mains on the east side. This project will remove PFAS, iron, and manganese, consolidate water stations, and ensure safe, reliable drinking water for decades to come. Announcement : East Michigan Avenue at the Wallace Avenue intersection will be closed starting Monday, October 13th through Wednesday, November 5th.