We flush the water system every spring and fall to remove minerals that accumulate in water mains and improve water flow. Flushing doesn’t affect water safety, but you may want to delay doing laundry to avoid potential discoloration of clothing. Please note the flushing schedule has been revised since the View from the Curb was mailed.
The first phase of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 brought together over 2,400 community voices to shape a shared vision for Kalamazoo’s future. Through extensive outreach and engagement, key themes emerged, forming the “ingredients” for 2035 goals that we will refine in the next phase, Plan It!
During the Imagine It! phase, our conversations spanned nearly every aspect of life in Kalamazoo. Several key themes emerged:
Explore an interactive presentation of feedback from the Imagine It! phase below. Use the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to filter responses by question or Strategic Vision goal. Click on each chart to explore the data further. Please be patient, as loading may take a few minutes due to the large number of responses.
Explore Imagine It! Feedback
Explore feedback on Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Goals
Thank you WMU Evaluation Lab for your help analyzing this input and creating these visuals!
In the Plan It! phase, we will refine and redefine our Strategic Goals and determine the outcomes we hope to achieve from them. Join us at a public meeting, host a Meeting on the Go, or take an online survey to continue sharing your feedback and shaping Kalamazoo's future! You can always find all current activities at www.kalamazoocity.org/IK2035.