Downtown Kalamazoo is entering a new chapter, and this event is your chance to see what’s coming next. Over the past ten years, Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 has helped guide major initiatives that are now taking shape across downtown. Join the City of Kalamazoo and downtown partners to learn about this progress and explore what’s ahead […]
Downtown Kalamazoo is shaped not just by buildings and streets, but by what happens right where they meet. Join us for a hands-on workshop with Yard & Co. exploring the “First 16 Feet”, the critical space between the sidewalk and storefront that influences whether people stop, stay, and come back. This interactive session brings together […]
What’s it like to experience downtown Kalamazoo in everyday situations? This interactive walking audit invites you to step into real-life scenarios and explore how downtown works for different people. Whether it’s navigating with kids, meeting friends, or running errands, you’ll be given a scenario and asked to complete a short trip through downtown. It's not […]
What makes people choose downtown, and keep coming back? Join us for a dynamic conversation on “downtown stickiness” and how Kalamazoo can better attract and retain young professionals. This social gathering and panel discussion brings together local leaders and partners, including LINK Kalamazoo, Yard & Company, Greenleaf Hospitality Group, and Kalamazoo College, to explore how […]
What can data tell us about the future of downtown Kalamazoo? Join Jane Ghosh, CEO of Discover Kalamazoo, for a conversation on how cities are using data to better understand patterns, strengthen downtowns, and make smarter decisions. This session will explore how insights, from visitor trends to economic activity, can help shape investments, support local […]
Explore downtown Kalamazoo in a fun, interactive way. This walking audit takes the form of a scavenger hunt, inviting you to navigate downtown, find key destinations, and document your experience along the way. It's not required, but please RSVP to help us plan. What You’ll Do Start at Rose St and Michigan Ave (near the old […]
Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 is in the Design It! phase, and this is where community ideas begin turning into real plans. Join the City of Kalamazoo during Art Hop for a special downtown Design It! event. Stop by, explore, and share your ideas as part of this next step in shaping the future of Kalamazoo. Design […]
How do arts and culture shape the experience of downtown Kalamazoo? Join us for a lively panel discussion exploring the role of creativity, performance, and cultural spaces in building a vibrant, connected downtown. Moderated by Troy Thrash of the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum and organized in partnership with Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, this conversation […]
