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Housing Survey

Kalamazoo County Housing Survey

The Upjohn Institute has been commissioned to complete a housing plan for all of Kalamazoo County.

The intent of the plan is to have data-driven decisions for the allocation of the new "Homes For All" county housing millage. 

To work, the group needs your input. Your opinion is important as plans turn into results - a better housed Kalamazoo County.

Please take a few minutes to respond. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KzooCountyHousing

Around Westwood

Traffic Safety

It seems like it gets worse every year - traffic, that is. Turning left on West Main Street is nearly impossible, unless you go to a traffic light. Nichols Road, Grand Prairie, Ravine and Drake are extremely busy.

Neighborhood "side streets" are subject to speeders - sometimes attempting to get around the traffic on arteries.

Your Association has suggested forming a committee of traffic monitors who will periodically do traffic monitoring. Not counting cars, but examining how vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic can continue to be safe as these levels increase. Are there bad hot spots? How about adding the school bus garage on Ravine Road?

Want to know more or be a part of this group, email rhuster@westwoodkzoo.com  



See Something - Say Something 269-488-8911

We need to do our part - See Something, Say Something.  The police can't be everywhere, all the time so we need to help. 

Avoid Scams

Avoid Scams!

Staying Safe at Home

If someone visits your home or contacts you via phone or internet, make sure you really know who they are! Phone and internet scams have been widespread for years because PEOPLE FALL FOR THEM!

NEVER GIVE OUT PERSONAL INFORMATION without being 100% sure you know who you're giving it to.

Reporting Suspected Fraud

If you suspect fraud, contact your local police department.

Boil Water Advisories

Boil Water Advisories

Boil Water Advisories

Boil Water Advisories

If you see activity like this in your area, you might want to check for a boil water advisory for your street!    https://www.kalamazoocity.org/bwa


Westwood Map

Boil Water Advisories

Boil Water Advisories

Westwood is part City and part Township so here is our latest version of a complete neighborhood map

downtown train crossings

Getting Around Blocked Railroad Crossings

The City of Kalamazoo has been installing flashing lights and detour signs to help motorists escape gridlock when a freight train blocks car traffic downtown, according  to a city manager working on the project.

The city's solution to the problem is to install several signs that will begin flashing when a train is passing through the downtown crossings. About 35 static detour signs show drivers how to get around the train, according to a plan provided by Department of Public Works Assistant City Engineer Anthony Ladd. 

The system ties into the same equipment that is used to engage the crossing signals and is fully operational now.

The project is being funded by the Foundation For Excellence.. 


We want to hear from you!

Tell Us Your Special Skills

Tell Us Your Special Skills

Tell Us Your Special Skills

Westwood is a great place to live, work and worship. We are a great community with neighbors who care about each other.

The neighborhood association would like to know what skills and interests each of you have so that we can connect you with events and no - obligation service opportunities as they come along.

Please fill out the following form to let us know more about you!  

(Click Here)


Do You See Needs?

Tell Us Your Special Skills

Tell Us Your Special Skills

Not all the residents of Westwood are 100% self-sufficient. Some have un-met needs - maybe as simple as a ride to a doctor appointment of to pick-up groceries or prescriptions. There are agencies to help or maybe a neighbor might want to assist? 

Look around your neighborhood.

Help Knowing The Rules

Tell Us Your Special Skills

Help Knowing The Rules

Some neighbors are not aware that burning leaves, trash or garbage is against the law in Westwood. The city and township have similar ordinances against open burning and trash barrel burning.

Do you still have neighbors breaking the law? If you can furnish some information, we can see that they receive notice of the ordinance, without involving the governing agencies - unless it continues. 

Tell Your Neighbors

Report Defective Street Lights

Help Knowing The Rules

 Tell your neighbors about Westwood Neighborhood Association! They might be interested in the neighborhood, too!   

Imagine Kalamazoo 2025

Report Defective Street Lights

Report Defective Street Lights

Kalamazoo has a project in which we are participating, called: IMAGINE KALAMAZOO 2025. 

We want to have YOU think about and communicate to us what you would like Westwood to look like in 2025! 

We welcome your comments at any time and plan some public events where people can express their insight. It's all about what you want to see!

Report Defective Street Lights

Report Defective Street Lights

Report Defective Street Lights

You can easily report defective or not working street lights. We have a link to the reporting site where you can report the exact location:

(Click Here)

Phone Contacts

Common to City & Township:

Police Non-Emergency Number 269-488-8911

Township Specific Phone Numbers & Links

Code Enforcement 269-381-8080 ext 137   This includes weeds & tall grass, fireworks, outside burning and sidewalk issues. ordinance@ktwp.org

City Specific Phone Numbers & Links

Tall grass & weeds - 269-337-8847

For other Code Enforcement: 269-337-8221.  cokdevelopmentcenter@kalamazoocity.org

Westwood Neighborhood Association

PO Box 19681 Kalamazoo, MI 49019 - 0681

rhuster@westwoodkzoo.com (269) 303-3485

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