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Building Communities
Builders and funders work together to put up attainable housing in Kalamazoo
Mark Wedel
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Building Communities
Groundwork is being laid for 36-unit Hawthorne Park apartments in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Building Communities
Kalamazoo County OKs $6.2 million for affordable housing and assistance. Here's where it's going.
Al Jones
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Oshtemo Township is working on a plan to build housing for the future
Al Jones
Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Two Southwest Michigan parks awarded grants for big upgrades
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Longform
Building Communities
Community Homeworks of Kalamazoo helps make the critical repairs that keep people in their homes
Mark Wedel
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Longform
Community Development
City of Kalamazoo has a pre-approved plan for new housing development
Al Jones
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Longform
Community Development
Kalamazoo Habitat for Humanity: Success comes with each house they build
Andy Robins
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Building Communities
Funding for three basic but important housing programs gets Kalamazoo City Commission approval
Al Jones
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Community Development
Battle Creek architect makes a name for himself in historic preservation work
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Feature Story
Community Development
LISC Kalamazoo is looking for area nonprofits that may qualify for community development funds
Al Jones
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Behind the scenes: A process for developing, improving housing goes into place in Kalamazoo County
Al Jones
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Longform
Economic Development
McCamly Plaza Hotel will be place to stay for guests and a place to learn for hospitality students
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Feature Story
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Kalamazoo Farmers Market opening day set for Saturday, May 7 at Bank Street
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Banking, retail, and office center will reuse prominent spot near Kalamazoo’s Woods Lake
Al Jones
Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Developers of new $18M Kalamazoo project say it takes many partners to build more affordable housing
Al Jones
Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Haymarket Plaza is set to be downtown Kalamazoo's newest gathering place
Al Jones
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Lack of affordable housing means more are living in the woods and encampments. What can be done?
Mark Wedel
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Apartment and commercial development hopes to open by fall in Kalamazoo's Stuart Neighborhood
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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