Summary
The city just locked in the money and engineering muscle to turn Kalamazoo Avenue back into a two-way street — a project a decade in the making that also replaces century-old water mains underneath. Construction runs over three years, and staff will detail schedules and detour plans on June 15. Residents are worried about traffic during construction and once the arena opens in fall 2027.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $19.6 million total, but roughly $8 million is federal grant money — so local cost is heavily offset.
Downtown businesses, pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers who'll get easier two-way travel plus brand-new sidewalks, lights, and underground utilities.
Residents like south side speaker Tina McClinton argue the money should go to flooding and housing instead of what she called "the rich man's playground."
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