Design It! Downtown Neighborhood Meeting

Next date: Friday, May 01, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 is in the Design It! phase, and this is where community ideas begin turning into real plans.

Join the City of Kalamazoo during Art Hop for a special downtown Design It! event. Stop by, explore, and share your ideas as part of this next step in shaping the future of Kalamazoo.

Design It! builds on the Strategic Vision shaped by thousands of residents in earlier phases. Now, the focus has shifted from big-picture goals to how we make them happen, especially in downtown Kalamazoo.

Design the Future of Downtown

This event brings the Design It! process to the heart of downtown, with a focus on the spaces, streets, and experiences that make downtown unique.

As you stop by during Art Hop, you’ll have the chance to share your ideas about:

• Public spaces and gathering areas
• Streets, transportation, and access
• Housing and downtown living
• Businesses, culture, and activity

Your feedback will help shape the strategies and design ideas that guide downtown Kalamazoo over the next decade.

What To Expect

This is a casual, open house-style experience designed to fit into your Art Hop evening. There’s no formal presentation, just stop in anytime to:

• Participate in quick, interactive activities
• Share your thoughts and ideas
• Talk directly with City staff
• Explore how community input is shaping the plan

Whether you stay for a few minutes or longer, your input matters.

Why Participate?

This is a key moment in the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 process. Design It! is where community voices help shape real, actionable strategies that affect everyday life. By participating, you’re helping ensure downtown Kalamazoo reflects the needs, ideas, and energy of the people who live, work, and spend time here.

When

Location

Kalamazoo City Centre, 125 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, 49007, View Map