Dozens of volunteers are actively listening to area residents and their thoughts about developing an area known as Arcadia Commons West. Many have expressed their excitement during face-to-face meetings, presentations and open discussions. Here’s what we are hearing:

• Jobs, Jobs, Jobs
  Area residents want to keep the jobs that we already have and create more jobs. They see what’s happening around the state and want the best for Kalamazoo County.
• Vibrant Community
  Area residents are concerned about the future.  They want to guarantee that our community remains a vibrant place where families live, work and play.
• Keeping Kalamazoo families in Kalamazoo
  Families want to stay close to home for top entertainment and sports events rather than travel to other cities, like Grand Rapids.

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Arcadia Commons West (ACW) will become a unique destination for entertainment, the arts, education, housing, dining and entertainment in the center of Kalamazoo County!  Adjacent to Arcadia Commons East, which includes the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, ACW will occupy acres of unused space downtown. Slated as a regional attraction, ACW will provide jobs, complement existing venues and enhance green space along the Arcadia Creek walkway.