In other semi-development-related news,
Kalamazoo -
1. The Gretch visited the city on Wednesday. Using the recently-completed backdrop of The Creamery, she announced a plan to bring thousands of more affordable housing units to the state. This, during a week where it has been noted that the country as a whole could use at least 4 million additional affordable units. Maybe Kalamazoo will see a few of those.
2. Cairo's Kitchen, an authentic Egyptian Restaurant, opened this week in the ground floor of The Exchange. I heard that they had a sell-out crowd on the first day. Their website & menu:
https://cairoskitchen.com/
Portage -
Residents will vote next week on a nearly $175 million bond proposal for Portage Public Schools. The proposal would not raise taxes, and if passed, it would generate funds to build five new elementary schools and remodel another. The proposal will appear on the Aug. 3 ballot and it should easily pass -
Battle Creek -
Battle Creek-based Waco Aircraft has announced that it will increase production of its antique-style, open cockpit biplanes. Waco recently expanded its factory at the Battle Creek Executive Airport. The increased investments, along with increased demand, means that the company will produce eight airplanes this year and 10 more in 2022 -