September 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole

The City of Kalamazoo Committee of the Whole meeting on September 8, 2026, focused primarily on the proposed redevelopment project at 116 West Cedar Street, also known as Rose 3. City staff and the development team presented details about the project, which includes a new four-story building with 71 residential units featuring a mix of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, including 15 affordable workforce units. The project seeks approximately $4 million in Brownfield tax increment financing over 24 years, a neighborhood enterprise zone (NEZ) tax abatement valued at about $2.4 million, and a future housing development fund loan of around $1 million. The incentives aim to cover demolition, asbestos abatement, infrastructure improvements, and help reduce rental costs to maintain affordability. The project is part of a broader city housing strategy to meet a demand for 1,640 new units over five years, with this development contributing about 4% of that need. The meeting included discussions on project timelines, site plans, parking arrangements, and future commercial development potential. No formal votes were taken during this session, but related approvals were scheduled for the subsequent business meeting.