Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovations, and solutions in their community.

Creating an arts hub with the help of their friends

When Kalamazoo's DIT concert supporters and the DIY crafters get together the result is a plan for the Kalamazoo Collective Arts Center. 

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The Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative
Balancing economic development with residents’ needs: Dialogue key as placemaking plans take shape

The final report from a placemaking study of Kalamazoo’s Southtown district is sparking excitement as a blueprint for growth -- and an opportunity to embrace mindful development that includes and empowers longtime residents.  

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Fish, flies, and greens drive AQ Produce
Kylie Svorec
United Federal Credit Union appoints new branch manager in Benton Harbor
Students show off their work at Innovation Day
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Yes! Magazine says Kalamazoo is compassionate community
Former KCF space available
Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s former space now for rent downtown
YMCA Breaks Ground
YMCA expansion gets underway in St. Joseph
Jasper Clinic
MPI acquires Jasper Research and Development
Kate McLellan NP
Borgess ProMed adds nurse practitioner

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