Three infrastructure decisions in one meeting: road diet, lead lines, and a plan to move the rail yard
The Kalamazoo City Commission approved three significant infrastructure items at its May 11 meeting. The Portage Street road diet converts…
Zoning Reform vs. the Housing Crisis
Leah DuMouchel, Director of Programs and Communications with Michigan Association Planning, presented to the Oshtemo Township Planning Commission on Thursday,…
Gavel to Gavel: Upcoming Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – May 11 – 14
Let's take a closer look at some of this week's local government meetings in Kalamazoo, Oshtemo, and Comstock. Monday (05/11)…
On-demand rides, free student passes, and an August millage – Metro Transit’s update to county commissioners
Kalamazoo Metro Transit updated the County Board of Commissioners on its operations and an upcoming ballot question. On August 4,…
Kalamazoo County voters will decide on a childcare millage in November
The Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 on May 6 to place a childcare millage on the November ballot.…
Phase Two of a west-side youth sports complex moves forward after environmental review
The Natural Features Protection Review Board approved Phase Two of the Westgate Sports Complex at 1617 North Drake Road, a…
Who approved what, and when? A new database is making Kalamazoo’s planning history searchable
The Kalamazoo Planning Commission has made decisions about land use, zoning, and development since 1954. But until now, those records…
Residents are pushing back on a plan to remove roadside trees along U Avenue near Vicksburg
Several residents appeared before the Kalamazoo County Road Commission on May 5 to challenge a tree removal project along U…
Gavel to Gavel: Local Government Meetings and Key Agenda Items – May 4 – 8
Tuesday (05/05) Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (3:00 PM, PMN2): The Road Commission meets Tuesday, and will vote on the…
A youth creator asked a music teacher and a young musician: is this the right career for me?
Career Quest is a youth-produced series where young people explore careers they're curious about. In this episode, Arianne Bush sits…