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City and Downtown Partners Announce Parking Updates to Support Businesses, Visitors, and Downtown Activity
May 12, 2026

Following continued collaboration with downtown businesses, residents, employees, and community partners, Park Kalamazoo is implementing several parking enhancements designed to improve convenience, support downtown activity, and create a more welcoming experience for visitors. The changes include the first 30 minutes free at paid on-street parking spaces, expanded maximum time limits, and shorter enforcement hours. The […]

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Park Kalamazoo Launches Weekly ‘Park. Shop. Win.’ Giveaway to Support Downtown Businesses 
Apr 24, 2026

Park Kalamazoo is inviting residents and visitors to park, shop, and win this summer with a new weekly promotion that rewards supporting local businesses.  Shoppers who spend $25 or more at any Downtown Kalamazoo business can now enter for a chance to win $100 in Downtown Dollars, redeemable at participating downtown locations. One winner will be selected each week […]

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Community Invited to “Design It! Downtown,” A Week of Events to Shape the Future of Downtown 
Apr 21, 2026

The City of Kalamazoo is inviting residents, businesses, community partners, and anyone who lives, works, or plays downtown to take part in Design It! Downtown, a weeklong series of interactive events focused on experiencing, exploring, and shaping the future of downtown Kalamazoo.  Taking place April 28 through May 4, this dynamic lineup is part of the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 process and brings together local organizations, national experts, and […]

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Downtown Parking Updates Take Effect to Improve Parking Access and Availability
Apr 1, 2026

The City of Kalamazoo has installed new parking meter kiosks downtown as part of a series of updates to improve parking availability, better aligning it with demand. The updates take effect today, April 1, 2026, and installation of signage and kiosks is complete. The changes follow recommendations from the City’s Parking+ Downtown Parking Management Blueprint, […]

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Downtown Businesses Invited to Apply for Match on Main Grant
Mar 9, 2026

The City of Kalamazoo is inviting downtown small businesses to apply for a chance to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Match on Main program.  Match on Main is a competitive reimbursement grant program that supports new or expanding small businesses located in vibrant downtown districts across Michigan. The City […]

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Arcadia Creek Festival Place to Host Major Festivals Before Renovation
Mar 9, 2026

Several of downtown Kalamazoo’s signature festivals will return to Arcadia Creek Festival Place this summer as the City of Kalamazoo prepares to begin construction on the site’s planned renovation later this year. The City of Kalamazoo has worked closely with downtown partners and event organizers to adjust the construction timeline so major community festivals can […]

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February 2026 Downtown Report
Feb 27, 2026

The February 2026 Downtown Report is now available. This month’s edition captures the official launch of the new Downtown Kalamazoo brand and shares updates across key focus areas including business development, cleanliness and safety, placemaking projects, parking and mobility improvements, and upcoming downtown events Downtown Reprt – February 2026. It’s a snapshot of the work […]

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