Mapping the Past, Shaping the Future: A Kalamazoo Conversation on Housing & Equity

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm UTC-04:00

Northside Association for Community Development- NACD | Kalamazoo

Blue Horizon Realty Group-Powered By Keller Williams
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Mapping the Past, Shaping the Future: A Kalamazoo Conversation on Housing & Equity
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Join us for a real, honest conversation about housing in Kalamazoo - where we’ve been, what’s happening now, and where we go from here.
We’ll be gathering at the Northside Association for Community Development for a community-focused panel discussion with local leaders working in housing, development, and equity.
We’ll talk about:
-How past practices like redlining and steering shaped our neighborhoods
-How those patterns still show up today
-What’s happening with growth and development across Kalamazoo
-The real barriers people face when trying to rent or buy
-And what we can all do moving forward
This isn’t a lecture - it’s a conversation. Come listen, ask questions, and be part of it.
Featured Panelist Include:
-Marissa Harrington – Broker/Owner, Blue Horizon Realty Group (Moderator)
-Alonzo Wilson – City Commissioner
-Honorable Alisa L. Parker-LaGrone 8th District Court
-Gwendolyn Hooker – Founder, HOPE Thru Navigation; leading the Tiny Houses of HOPE initiative
Whether you’re in real estate, connected to housing, or just care about what’s happening in Kalamazoo - you’re welcome here.
📍 Northside Association for Community Development
📅 April 30th, 2026
⏰ 5:00 – 6:30 PM
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Northside Association for Community Development- NACD, 398 W Ransom St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, United States

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