Join ALPA for a fun walk to celebrate Earth Day. The walk will start at the YMCA and end at Glen Park South on Kensington Drive, where ALPA will have a table with information and sign-ups for membership, stewardship and future events. Details and location HERE

On April 18, 2025, students and community advocates from across Southwest Michigan will take to the streets in Kalamazoo demanding urgent climate action. They call specifically for the protection of Michigan’s Clean Energy Future Plan, the shut down of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, and climate action from their schools and governmental leaders. ALPA will join many other organizations with a table at this event. Come join us at WMU for music, presentations and information on how to become more involved in this nationwide effort. Details and location HERE

As described on the Imagine Kalamazoo website: Help create a shared vision for Kalamazoo, driven by the ideas and input of residents, businesses, community groups, and stakeholders like you. Join us at events, participate in surveys, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get involved. Together, we can imagine—and build—a thriving Kalamazoo for generations to come! Building on the input received during the "Imagine It!" phase, "Plan It" will focus on confirming the strategic vision goals and establishing the community outcomes from these goals. These conversations will directly shape the update of the Strategic Vision, which will be released for public review and consideration later this spring.
*Open house style, no presentation, individual input opportunities only

Activities & tasks will include:

1) Picking up litter and trash to keep it out of Asylum Lake, with a focus on Drake Rd corridor

2) Adjusting & re-affixing protective wire-wrappings on oak trees along the lake's nearshore

3) Kicking off a tree & plant inventory project, for which we'll need volunteer stewards to focus on this longer-term project throughout the year

We thankfully have a lot of community interest in this event, so RSVP's are appreciated. Choose this event and scroll to bottom or click HERE to help us with planning our resources. Tools, bags, gloves, etc. will be provided as needed for each task, as well as water and light refreshments.
Meet at the Drake Road trailhead Entrance.

As described on the Imagine Kalamazoo website: Help create a shared vision for Kalamazoo, driven by the ideas and input of residents, businesses, community groups, and stakeholders like you. Join us at events, participate in surveys, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get involved. Together, we can imagine—and build—a thriving Kalamazoo for generations to come! Building on the input received during the "Imagine It!" phase, "Plan It" will focus on confirming the strategic vision goals and establishing the community outcomes from these goals. These conversations will directly shape the update of the Strategic Vision, which will be released for public review and consideration later this spring.

Join us at one of the following meetings to discuss the Strategic Vision Goals & Outcomes. The presentation and activities will be the same at each meeting – please pick the one that works best for you!

As described on the Imagine Kalamazoo website: Help create a shared vision for Kalamazoo, driven by the ideas and input of residents, businesses, community groups, and stakeholders like you. Join us at events, participate in surveys, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get involved. Together, we can imagine—and build—a thriving Kalamazoo for generations to come! Building on the input received during the "Imagine It!" phase, "Plan It" will focus on confirming the strategic vision goals and establishing the community outcomes from these goals. These conversations will directly shape the update of the Strategic Vision, which will be released for public review and consideration later this spring.

Join us at one of the following meetings to discuss the Strategic Vision Goals & Outcomes. The presentation and activities will be the same at each meeting – please pick the one that works best for you!

As described on the Imagine Kalamazoo website: Help create a shared vision for Kalamazoo, driven by the ideas and input of residents, businesses, community groups, and stakeholders like you. Join us at events, participate in surveys, and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to get involved. Together, we can imagine—and build—a thriving Kalamazoo for generations to come! Building on the input received during the "Imagine It!" phase, "Plan It" will focus on confirming the strategic vision goals and establishing the community outcomes from these goals. These conversations will directly shape the update of the Strategic Vision, which will be released for public review and consideration later this spring.

Join us at one of the following meetings to discuss the Strategic Vision Goals & Outcomes. The presentation and activities will be the same at each meeting – please pick the one that works best for you!

The City Planning Commission will consider the latest zoning change request for the property at Stadium and Drake. Location is City Hall. ALPA encourages all concerned to attend and/or write City Pllanning Commision members ahead of time.

Join ALPA for updates and information on the Preserve and its needs and issues. Speakers will give brief presentations and opportuntiy for feedback, and opportunities to help with ALPA’s work and commitment to the Preserve. We will meet at the Disciples of Christ Church 2208 Winchell Ave. RSVP not necessary but an email will help us plan for space and time. asylum.lake.preservation@gmail.com.

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The NFP Review Board provides expert knowledges on natural features, development, or construction to help staff with Site Plan Review. NFP Board approval is needed before a site plan can be approved in NFP Overlay areas.

Tell me more about Natural Features Protection Review Board

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, 49007

Kalamazoo's City Commissioners are the elected representatives of the people of Kalamazoo. The Commission provides leadership and policy direction for the community and all municipal government activities.

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Environmental Concerns Committee (ECC) monitors significant environmental trends affecting the City of Kalamazoo and advises the City Manager and City Commission regarding environmental matters.

Tell me more about Environmental Concerns Committee

Location: Kalamazoo City Hall, Second Floor, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for variances from the Zoning Ordinance. It also provides interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and hears appeals regarding administrative decisions.

Tell me more about Zoning Board of Appeals

Location: Kalamazoo Public Services, 415 Stockbridge Avenue, Kalamazoo, 49001

The Traffic Board hears community appeals and requests. It also considers recommendations from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic control orders and parking regulations.

Tell me more about Traffic Board

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, 49007

Kalamazoo's City Commissioners are the elected representatives of the people of Kalamazoo. The Commission provides leadership and policy direction for the community and all municipal government activities.

Location: Kalamazoo City Hall, Second Floor, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Planning Commission develops the city's master plan for current and future land use and provides recommendations to the City Commission on re-zoning requests and changes to the Zoning Ordinance text.

http://www.imaginekalamazoo.com/projects/zoningupdates/

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The NFP Review Board provides expert knowledges on natural features, development, or construction to help staff with Site Plan Review. NFP Board approval is needed before a site plan can be approved in NFP Overlay areas.

Tell me more about Natural Features Protection Review Board

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Environmental Concerns Committee (ECC) monitors significant environmental trends affecting the City of Kalamazoo and advises the City Manager and City Commission regarding environmental matters.

Tell me more about Environmental Concerns Committee

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, 49007

Kalamazoo's City Commissioners are the elected representatives of the people of Kalamazoo. The Commission provides leadership and policy direction for the community and all municipal government activities.

Location: Kalamazoo City Hall, Second Floor, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for variances from the Zoning Ordinance. It also provides interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and hears appeals regarding administrative decisions.

Tell me more about Zoning Board of Appeals

Location: Kalamazoo Public Services, 415 Stockbridge Avenue, Kalamazoo, 49001

The Traffic Board hears community appeals and requests. It also considers recommendations from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic control orders and parking regulations.

Tell me more about Traffic Board

Location: Kalamazoo City Hall, Second Floor, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Planning Commission develops the city's master plan for current and future land use and provides recommendations to the City Commission on re-zoning requests and changes to the Zoning Ordinance text.

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, 49007

Kalamazoo's City Commissioners are the elected representatives of the people of Kalamazoo. The Commission provides leadership and policy direction for the community and all municipal government activities.

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The NFP Review Board provides expert knowledges on natural features, development, or construction to help staff with Site Plan Review. NFP Board approval is needed before a site plan can be approved in NFP Overlay areas.

Tell me more about Natural Features Protection Review Board

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Environmental Concerns Committee (ECC) monitors significant environmental trends affecting the City of Kalamazoo and advises the City Manager and City Commission regarding environmental matters.

Tell me more about Environmental Concerns Committee

Location: City Hall, 241 W South Street, 49007

Kalamazoo's City Commissioners are the elected representatives of the people of Kalamazoo. The Commission provides leadership and policy direction for the community and all municipal government activities.

Location: Kalamazoo City Hall, Second Floor, 241 W South Street, Kalamazoo, 49007

The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests for variances from the Zoning Ordinance. It also provides interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and hears appeals regarding administrative decisions.

Tell me more about Zoning Board of Appeals

Location: Kalamazoo Public Services, 415 Stockbridge Avenue, Kalamazoo, 49001

The Traffic Board hears community appeals and requests. It also considers recommendations from the Traffic Engineer regarding traffic control orders and parking regulations.

Tell me more about Traffic Board

 Presentation to Planning Commission

Topic: Parking, Landscape & Screening, Signs, and Lighting Presentation

City Hall, City Commission Chambers (Live Streamed on Facebook and YouTube) http://www.imaginekalamazoo.com/projects/zoningupdates/

ALPA is honored to be hostng a Community Gathering at Asylum Lake Preserve from 12:00 noon to 4 pm at the Drake Road Entrance

Join us for some music, light refreshments,  displays and conversations with local environmental and nature groups, and an assortment of  tours of the Preserve with our local experts. We look forward to you helping us celebrate Asylum Lake Preserve, increasing community awareness and providing support for this Community Treasure.