RELEASE DATE:
January 21, 2026
CONTACT:
Jamauri Bogan, CEO
Bogan Developments
801 N Pitcher Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
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Kalamazoo County Approves $2 Million Millage Investment for B on Burdick Workforce Housing Project
Kalamazoo, MI – On Tuesday, January 20, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners approved a $2 million housing millage award to support the B on Burdick project, a mixed-use workforce housing development led by Bogan Developments in downtown Kalamazoo.
The millage investment will help advance the creation of much-needed workforce housing, strengthening the local housing ecosystem and supporting employees who power the region’s economy.
“This investment represents the kind of local leadership required to meaningfully address Kalamazoo’s housing needs,” said Jamauri Bogan, CEO and Founder of Bogan Developments. “When county leadership steps forward with intention and partnership, it creates real momentum for projects that serve working families and strengthen the community as a whole.”
Bogan Developments recognized the leadership of the Kalamazoo County Commissioners for their commitment to ensuring residents of Kalamazoo County have access to ELITE workforce housing, and expressed sincere appreciation to Mary Balkema, Housing Director at Kalamazoo County Government, and Willa DiTaranto, Deputy Housing Director, for their continued leadership in advancing housing solutions that respond to the realities facing Kalamazoo residents.
Through thoughtful use of county resources and sustained collaboration, county leadership is helping move housing policy into housing delivery—supporting long-term community stability and economic vitality.
“This investment reflects the power of collaboration,” Bogan said. “When the Kalamazoo County Commissioners align policy with real-world housing needs—and when leaders like Mary Balkema and Willa DiTaranto help translate that vision into action—we’re able to deliver housing solutions that truly serve working families and strengthen our community.”
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The B on Burdick project is designed to deliver high-quality workforce housing while contributing to the vitality of downtown Kalamazoo. The development reflects Bogan Developments’ ELITE standard, prioritizing long-term impact, thoughtful design, and strong public-private collaboration.
Bogan Developments also acknowledged Bronson Methodist Hospital for its ongoing partnership and shared commitment to supporting workforce stability through housing investments. Employer engagement remains a critical component of creating housing solutions that align with workforce needs and regional economic health.
“This project demonstrates what’s possible when county leaders, employers, and developers work together with a shared focus on people,” Bogan added. “Continued collaboration like this is essential to ensuring Kalamazoo remains a place where individuals and families can live, work, and thrive.”
About Bogan Developments
Bogan Developments is a minority-led real estate development firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities. With a focus on affordable and mixed-income housing, early childhood education, and community amenities, the company transforms underinvested neighborhoods into thriving places where people can live, work, and play.
At Bogan, ELITE is not just a word—it is a standard. It represents the mindset, commitment, and measure of excellence guiding every project. Whether market-rate or affordable, every development reflects the same quality of design, execution, and passion for community impact.
From its flagship project, Zone 32, to future developments across Michigan, Bogan Developments partners with residents, organizations, and government entities to deliver long-term solutions that address housing shortages, expand opportunity, and elevate lives.
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