Zone 32: Transforming Kalamazoo’s Northside

Revitalizing place. Reclaiming purpose. Redefining what a ‘neighborhood’ can be.

Zone 32 represents a $4.7 million reinvestment in Kalamazoo’s historic Northside neighborhood. Situated on a 1.4-acre former Brownfield site at 313 E. Frank Street and 815 N. Pitcher Street, the development combines affordable housing, early childhood education, and commercial space to create a vibrant, inclusive community hub.

Anchored by the YMCA Early Learning Center and 12 mixed-income housing units, Zone 32 is designed as a model of what Bogan Developments calls a “complete neighborhood”—a place where residents can live, work, and access essential services within walking distance. The project restores vitality to a once-vacant corridor, expanding opportunities for families and reinforcing Kalamazoo’s commitment to equitable neighborhood growth.

The Early Learning Center at Zone 32 in Kalamazoo’s Northside, operated in partnership with the YMCA, providing early education, healthy meals, and community-focused care for 30 local children each day.

Early Learning Center

313 E Frank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

In partnership with the YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, the Early Learning Center provides essential early childhood education services to 30 children daily. Located within Zone 32, it specifically targets the 49007 zip code, recruiting both children and educators from the local community.

Exterior view of Zone 32 housing on Kalamazoo’s Northside, featuring modern architecture, clean lines, and welcoming design that reflects the neighborhood’s revitalization.
The kitchen in a Zone 32 apartment. Light gray walls, darker gray cabinets, marble counter tops, blonde floors, and steel appliances are complimented by black fixtures.
Bright, open living space inside a Zone 32 apartment with tall windows, natural light, and contemporary finishes that create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Private apartment deck at Zone 32 overlooking Kalamazoo’s Northside, offering residents outdoor space to relax and connect within a vibrant, walkable community.

Workforce Housing

815 N Pitcher St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

The rent structure ensures affordability, with four two-bedroom apartments and eight studio apartments available for qualified tenants. Zone 32 boasts 12 mixed-income housing units all designed for residents earning 60-120% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Be Our Neighbor
Commercial space at Zone 32 in Kalamazoo’s Northside, featuring large windows, modern finishes, and flexible design for local businesses and community-serving tenants.

Commercial Space

Also situated within Zone 32, the Bogan Developments office reflects Jamauri Bogan’s dedication to his role as the first African American developer in the region and his deep commitment to the community's transformation.

Aerial shot of the land Zone 32 would be built on.

Before

Aerial of Zone 32 after Phase 1 completion; commercial building at 313 E Frank and residential at 815 N Pitcher St.

After