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Topics getting the most attention in Kalamazoo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Arcadia Creek Festival Place closure

The closed downtown festival site could get nearly $4.8 million in federal grant money, matched by $4.8 million local, for a major rebuild including a central green, amphitheater, and playground. The City plans cleanup starting this fall and hopes to reopen for the 2027 festival season, with the big construction in 2028.

12 mentionsLast discussed Sep 21, 2026

HighParks Rec

Third spaces and youth recreation on the North Side

Speaker after speaker said Kalamazoo has nothing for young people to do — no clubs, skate parks, or gathering spots — leaving them to congregate in parks and streets where they face police attention. Vice Mayor Duncan called on the commission to budget for third spaces in the upcoming cycle.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 6, 2026