Battery storage projects are proposed near Oshtemo neighborhoods. Residents showed up at two meetings to say they’re worried.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), large-scale lithium battery installations increasingly proposed near residential areas, came up at both the Oshtemo…
From city commission to township board, the same question keeps coming up: who pays for childcare?
The Kalamazoo Childcare Coalition has been presenting a proposed county childcare millage to local governing bodies ahead of a potential…
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…