Washington Square - Kalamazoo

08/11/2022

Find out about what events and news is happening in the Edison Neighborhood. You can sign up to volunteer, check out our community room, and donate right on our site.

06/22/2021

For valuable tips about how to become a small developer in Kalamazoo County, please check out the Land Bank's Free Small Developer Training video. And please share!

06/08/2021

Still time to register!

Still time to register for this valuable training! If you have any interest in small developing in the county, this training is for you!

Please Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-training-for-small-developers-tickets-156264474249

Northside Association for Community Development- NACD

06/02/2021

The Kalamazoo County Land Bank Authority (KCLBA) has announced that the Washington Square properties are now fully occupied.

06/01/2021

If you haven't visited the new businesses on Washington Square, come check them out! Delicious food, wine, baked goods await you--with more to come!

Twine Urban Winery- by The Roche' Collection
Ty's Joint

Community leaders said the Edison neighborhood in Kalamazoo is thriving with new business and Washington Square properties are now fully occupied. "Part of the long term goal was to ultimately have the properties return back into community ownership," said Kalamazoo County Land Bank executive direct...

05/27/2021

Washington Square and the Edison neighborhood are getting the love they deserve :).

Edison Neighborhood Association
Twine Urban Winery- by The Roche' Collection
Black Wall Street Kalamazoo
Ty's Joint
Layla's Cool Pops

Three new businesses have opened in recent weeks in the area along Portage Street, southeast of downtown Kalamazoo, and another is soon to open. It's all part of the ongoing evolution of Washington Square in Kalamazoo.

05/25/2021

Thinking about a small development project , but overwhelmed by the process? Please attend a free Small Development Training and we'll walk you through!

Register Here for Zoom Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-training-for-small-developers-tickets-156264474249

04/14/2021

Edison Community Gardeners, Take advantage of this opportunity for free plants through Common Ground!

Please fill out this quick form to help us get you your plants this year!

03/18/2021

Congratulations to Nicole Triplet on the opening of her winery on Washington Square! The Land Bank is honored to have partnered with her on the purchase of this property.

https://www.woodtv.com/news/kzoo-and-bc/states-1st-black-winemaker-opens-tasting-room-in-kalamazoo/?fbclid=IwAR36yi5l0GvHdo6zhmAv2X9FfA1F5UH6omNBaEZ-9u-ZuV1dEvFTCnBbMJo

Michigan’s first Black female licensed winemaker is preparing to open a tasting room in Kalamazoo.

03/16/2021

Please fill out this quick form to help us get you your plants this year!