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*Remember to Keep Your Sidewalks Clear This Winter
Do your part and keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Many people depend on them to get around all year (plus city ordinance requires property owners to clear them within 48 hours of snowfall). If you can, lend a hand to family, friends, or neighbors who may have difficulty shoveling. Community members can get full details on snow removal, and report uncleared sidewalks HERE or by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000) during business hours. *Good Neighbor Award
In alignment with the Neighborhood Plan, the City and some neighborhood residents have created a Good Neighbor Award. This award serves to recognize individuals/households that personify the meaning of being neighborly - friendly, kind, and helpful. You can find the full details of the award, as well as a form to nominate a neighbor HERE *ODWNA Dues
NEW Dues Structure Starting This Year Per the ODWNA’s updated bylaws (May 2024):
What your dues help support / What the ODWNA does for you:
*Michigan Ave Design Meeting
Thursday January 16 The Streets for All Community Open House has been postponed to allow City officials and the design team more time to process feedback received. The Open House to review the final recommended design for Michigan Avenue has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 16th, at 5:30pm at Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC) located at 315 W Michigan Ave. A virtual option to attend will be available the following week on Thursday, January 23rd at Noon. Learn more on the project page. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Safe Streets For All You can also give your feedback on ANY areas of the neighborhood/city you believe need traffic improvement by completing the Traffic Calming (Safe Streets for All) Survey 
*"Winchell Grant"
A Third Christian Reformed Church Initiative "This grant is designed for all residents of Winchell (and for organizations in Winchell) and for members of our church who want to do a public good project for the neighborhood and within the neighborhood. " Any Winchell resident, organization, or group located within the neighborhood (and their church members who want to do a public good project for and in Winchell neighborhood) are eligible to apply. Projects such as street libraries, buying and planting trees/bushes in the neighborhood, community services, etc. (assuming that they are done by Winchell residents, for the public good and within the boundaries of the neighborhood) would potentially qualify for applying. It is not partisan and has nothing to do with religion or tradition or faith. Details, grant guidelines, and applications can be found on their website HERE (scroll to bottom of page) *Neighborhood/City Construction Projects
Details and project updates at: www.kalamazoocity.org/projects You can also sign up for email updates on road construction there. *2025 City Clean Up Info.
(click on the blue text for full details)
*Native Plants
Native Plants "Cheat Sheet" - Download HERE a "cheat sheet" of native plant information for our area, as well as other valuable resources. Local Native Plant Sales (click on the links for details): *ODWN Neighborhood Plan
APPROVED By City Commission 6/1/20 You can download the FINAL approved plan HERE *City & Neighborhood: Site Plans, Road Projects, Other Projects
1) Site Plans: The city regularly posts active site plans for review and comment by the public. Send your comments to: [email protected] 2) Road Projects: Information about road construction and other projects. 3) Other Projects: All other "Imagine Kalamazoo" city projects. |
Our next ODWNA Association meeting is:
Wed. January 15, 2025; 7:00pm - 8:30pm Third Reformed Christian Church 2400 Winchell Ave. (enter from north parking lot; use wooden doors) Speaker: Reid Williams, NowKalamazoo, Civic & Audience Engagement Topic: Local Media & Neighborhood Collaboration +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE *Kzoo Parks Winter Programs Starting Soon
Click on the Links For Details:
Other Kzoo Parks Family Winter Events:
* Real Holiday Tree Drop Off
Through January 31 Real holiday trees are biodegradable and easily recyclable! When it’s time to take your tree down, you can drop it off at the parking lot at 322 E. Stockbridge Avenue through January 31. Please only bring real trees and make sure to remove all ornaments and decorations first. 
Kalamazoo Watershed Stormwater Education Survey
Participating in this survey (click here) will help them understand the effectiveness of stormwater education efforts. Your input helps them improve our stormwater education programs. *Recycle Coach App
FREE App For Personalized Trash, Recycling Info. And More! The City of Kalamazoo has launched of a mobile app (iPhone & Android) containing all of the information residents need to know about residential trash and recycling services, tailored specifically to your neighborhood. The app is available for Android and iPhone users and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play for free by searching for “Recycle Coach” *Kalamazoo County Smart911 Available
Now Available! Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency. Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile at www.smart911.com for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an emergency. When a citizen makes an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information. * Connect With City Government!
Connect with the city to receive news, updates, and alerts 1) General Questions / Comments? (269) 337-8000 or 3-1-1 within city limits -or- www.KalamazooCity.org/contact 2) Foundation For Excellence website 3) www.ImagineKalamazoo.com 4) www.kalamazoocity.org/connect 5) Sign up for the City's eNewsletter HERE |
ODWNA Statement of Purpose
-Preserve and enhance the neighborhood living concept in the area via the ODWN Neighborhood Plan.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
ODWNA Board Members
President - Chris Shook
Vice President - Stephanie Watkins
Treasurer - Rachel Bennett
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Past President - Peter Kushner
Board Members at-large:
Christine Chadderdon
Barbara Miller
Diana Morton-Thompson
Barry Olsen
Paul Scott
President - Chris Shook
Vice President - Stephanie Watkins
Treasurer - Rachel Bennett
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Past President - Peter Kushner
Board Members at-large:
Christine Chadderdon
Barbara Miller
Diana Morton-Thompson
Barry Olsen
Paul Scott
Oakland Drive / Winchell Neighborhood Map
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ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019