Kalamazoo Farmers’ Market master plan update

Jan 18, 2012 gomillworker World News 0

January 18, 2012 By Fritz Klug | The Kalamazoo Gazette

Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA

Nabe Bowerman talks with Suzanne Roche at the Kalamazoo Farmers' Market Pic: John A. Lacko

A proposal for a newKalamazoo Farmers’ Market calls for 26 more vendor stalls, 52 more parking spaces, larger aisles and more public space for entertainment.

However, financing remains a question mark.

The expanded Farmers’ Market, which would replace the current market at 1204 Bank St., was presented by a consultant team Tuesday to the City Commission.

“We have direction now,” said Mark Polega, city parks manager.

The project, estimated to cost between $1.4 and $1.5 million, could be years away from completion. The city would first have to raise funds to help pay for some, if not all, of the costs.The new, reconfigured market would replace the current structure to enhance efficiency, accessibility and safety.

“A true grass-roots effort,” said project manager Lynée Wells, of Williams & Works, a Grand Rapids engineering, surveying and community planning firm. “But also we need to look at many different sources to make this a reality.”

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