Vine Neighborhood, Kalamazoo
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The Vine Neighborhood is a neighborhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan
. Its boundaries are West Lovell Street to the north, Oakland Drive to the west, Crosstown Parkway to the south, and South Burdick Street to the east.
, Kalamazoo College
and Kalamazoo Valley Community College
at the downtown campus.
As of 2009, about 80% of residents were students. But many students have recently moved to new apartments on the west side of town, leaving Vine apartments vacant..
In December 2009, a neighborhood revitalization plan was unveiled to reduce crime and improve the area’s commercial and economic development.. Also, landlords have been improving their properties to attract students to the area.
In 2009, the Vine was described as one of the best places for families to buy an old house by the national magazine This Old House The magazine cited the Vine's proximity to downtown, schools, parks, hiking trails, and playgrounds.
.
Schools in the neighborhood include:
Graduates of Kalamazoo public high schools who have spent at least three years in the system are eligible to receive Kalamazoo Promise
scholarships of up to 100% of tuition at any Michigan public colleges and universities.
downtown is served by Kalamazoo Metro Transit
, Amtrak
, and Greyhound
. Local buses run by Kalamazoo Metro Transit
take these routes through the Vine:
Kalamazoo, Michigan
The area on which the modern city stands was once home to Native Americans of the Hopewell culture, who migrated into the area sometime before the first millennium. Evidence of their early residency remains in the form of a small mound in downtown's Bronson Park. The Hopewell civilization began to...
. Its boundaries are West Lovell Street to the north, Oakland Drive to the west, Crosstown Parkway to the south, and South Burdick Street to the east.
History
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Kalamazoo, the Vine has houses dating to the 1840s. During the early 1900s, businesses in the Vine flourished, including a variety of grocery and retail space. During the Great Depression, many houses built for single families were split into multiple residences. In the 1970s, the neighborhood became a destination for students attending nearby Western Michigan UniversityWestern Michigan University
Western Michigan University is a public university located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. The university was established in 1903 by Dwight B. Waldo, and as of the Fall 2010 semester, its enrollment is 25,045....
, Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College, also known as K College or simply K, is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1833, the college is among the 100 oldest in the country. Today, it produces more Peace Corps volunteers per capita than any other U.S...
and Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
-History:The community college district was established by voters in 1966, enrolled its first students in the fall of 1968, and currently enrolls more than 13,500 students. With the selection of Marilyn J...
at the downtown campus.
As of 2009, about 80% of residents were students. But many students have recently moved to new apartments on the west side of town, leaving Vine apartments vacant..
In December 2009, a neighborhood revitalization plan was unveiled to reduce crime and improve the area’s commercial and economic development.. Also, landlords have been improving their properties to attract students to the area.
In 2009, the Vine was described as one of the best places for families to buy an old house by the national magazine This Old House The magazine cited the Vine's proximity to downtown, schools, parks, hiking trails, and playgrounds.
Education
The Vine Neighborhood is within the boundary of Kalamazoo Public SchoolsKalamazoo Public Schools
Kalamazoo Public Schools are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Graduates of the district are eligible to receive scholarships through the Kalamazoo Promise, a program launched in 2005 and funded by anonymous donors....
.
Schools in the neighborhood include:
Graduates of Kalamazoo public high schools who have spent at least three years in the system are eligible to receive Kalamazoo Promise
Kalamazoo Promise
The Kalamazoo Promise is a pledge by a group of anonymous donors to pay up to 100 percent of tuition at any of Michigan's state colleges or universities for graduates of the public high schools of Kalamazoo, Michigan. To receive the minimum 65% benefit, students must have lived within the Kalamazoo...
scholarships of up to 100% of tuition at any Michigan public colleges and universities.
Transportation
The Kalamazoo Transportation CenterKalamazoo Transportation Center
The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there...
downtown is served by Kalamazoo Metro Transit
Kalamazoo Metro Transit
Kalamazoo Metro Transit is a public transport service that operates 23 routes in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, metropolitan area. Most routes serve the city proper, but some extend into the neighboring communities of Portage, Parchment, Comstock Township, Kalamazoo Township, and Oshtemo Township...
, Amtrak
Amtrak
The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as Amtrak , is a government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971, to provide intercity passenger train service in the United States. "Amtrak" is a portmanteau of the words "America" and "track". It is headquartered at Union...
, and Greyhound
Greyhound
The Greyhound is a breed of sighthound that has been primarily bred for coursing game and racing, and the breed has also recently seen a resurgence in its popularity as a pedigree show dog and family pet. It is a gentle and intelligent breed...
. Local buses run by Kalamazoo Metro Transit
Kalamazoo Metro Transit
Kalamazoo Metro Transit is a public transport service that operates 23 routes in the Kalamazoo, Michigan, metropolitan area. Most routes serve the city proper, but some extend into the neighboring communities of Portage, Parchment, Comstock Township, Kalamazoo Township, and Oshtemo Township...
take these routes through the Vine:
| No. | Name | Service points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westnedge | Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Center The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there... , Meijer Meijer Meijer, Inc. is a regional American hypermarket chain based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. About half of the company's 196 stores are located in Michigan, with additional locations in... on Westnedge, Crossroads Mall |
| 4 | Oakland | Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Center The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there... , Michikal Street, Oakland Drive, Oakwood, Parkview Avenue |
| 12 | Bronson | Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Center The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there... , YWCA, South Middle School, St. Monica's School, Hackett High School Hackett Catholic Central High School Hackett Catholic Central High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo.-History:... , Meijer Meijer Meijer, Inc. is a regional American hypermarket chain based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. About half of the company's 196 stores are located in Michigan, with additional locations in... on Westnedge, Milham Park, Loy Norrix High School Loy Norrix High School Loy Norrix High School is a high school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving students from grades nine through twelve. It is one of two high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The student body totals at approximately 1,400. The school is named for a former superintendent of... , Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport |
| 13 | South Burdick | Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Center The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there... Bronson Methodist Hospital Bronson Methodist Hospital Bronson Methodist Hospital is a Magnet hospital located in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, and is the flagship of the Bronson Healthcare Group, a non-profit healthcare system serving all of southwest Michigan and northern Indiana... , Family Independence Agency, MRC on Bank Street, Goodwill Industries Goodwill Industries Goodwill Industries International is a not-for-profit organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who have a disability, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges... , Milham Park, Loy Norrix High School Loy Norrix High School Loy Norrix High School is a high school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serving students from grades nine through twelve. It is one of two high schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools district. The student body totals at approximately 1,400. The school is named for a former superintendent of... , Meijer Meijer Meijer, Inc. is a regional American hypermarket chain based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1934 as a supermarket chain, Meijer is credited with pioneering the modern supercenter concept in 1962. About half of the company's 196 stores are located in Michigan, with additional locations in... on Westnedge, |
| 16 | Lovell | Downtown Kalamazoo Transportation Center The Kalamazoo Transportation Center is an intermodal complex in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amtrak and Greyhound provide regular service there... , Kalamazoo City Hall, Oak and Lovell, Western Michigan University's main campus |