Northside Cultural Business District Authority

Next date: Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority was created to support Northside resident-owned businesses and expand business ownership in the neighborhood; build the cultural identity of the neighborhood and preserve significant places; and improve infrastructure, facades, and streets. 

Board Member Residency Requirements: At least six of the appointed members shall be persons having an ownership or business interest in property located in the development area. At least one of the members shall be a resident of the development area or an area within ½ mile of any part of the development area, with at least 75% of the appointed members residents of the Northside Neighborhood and 25% of the appointed members will be property owners within the District.

NCBDA Bylaws(PDF, 153KB)

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Development and TIF Plan (PDF, 6MB)

Current Members:

Chad Dodd

Damian Henderson

Kiar Gamsho

Marilyn Pulley

Mattie Jordan-Woods

Ricky Thrash

Matthew Norman

Tami Rey

Mayor David Anderson, City Commission Liaison

Kevin Ford, Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Coordinator, City of Kalamazoo Staff Liaison

 

When

Location

Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at:

Northside Association for Community Development, 612 N Park St, Kalamazoo, 49007, View Map