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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Portage public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Outdoor lighting from self-storage facility
Pole barn expansion at 5806 East Osterhout
Pet crematorium at 9340 Shaver Road
Detached garage at 4430 Vanderbilt
UDO
Unified Development Ordinance
Single-family zoning and Materials Transmitted memo
Materials Transmitted of May 7, 2026
Unified Development Ordinance / missing middle housing
RUDO infrastructure capacity
RUDO / Zilman Road wetlands and lake access
RUDO setback reductions
RUDO roads and housing demand
RUDO / master plan consistency
RUDO conservation option
RUDO / Austin Landings density
RUDO unanswered questions
RUDO / East Shore traffic and flooding
RUDO ordinance / Austin Landings
RUDO housing need
RUDO / Portage Road road diet and tree removal
Post-vote comment: Woodlands and loopholes
RUDO single-family zones
Post-vote comment: conservation option loophole
RUDO / Austin Lake zoning
RUDO process and impacts
Battery energy storage moratorium
Data center and BESS moratorium
Duplex traffic in neighborhoods
State housing legislation rationale
Sidewalks and narrower streets
Conservation density loophole
Conservation definition skepticism
Austin Landing traffic safety
Residential UDO / Austin Lake
Single-family character
East Shore Drive traffic safety
Density data and traffic limits
Austin Landing zoning change
Housing market perspective
Draft residential UDO
Data center and battery storage moratorium
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Portage from local and regional media.
Council Capsule
Did you miss the November 4 Portage City Council meeting? Here are the actions that took place.
Nov 5, 2026Fall Leaf Pickup Program
Got leaves? The second round of the Fall Leaf Pickup Program begins Monday, November 9!
Nov 5, 2026Kalamazoo, Portage voters approve Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee or Board - WKZO
Kalamazoo, Portage voters approve Citizens’ Advisory Healthcare Action Committee or Board WKZO
Nov 4, 2026New Portage city manager to preside over first city council meeting tonight
New Portage city manager to preside over first city council meeting tonight WKZO
Nov 4, 2026Healthcare Action Plan ballot proposal passes in Kalamazoo, Portage, despite opposition
Healthcare Action Plan ballot proposal passes in Kalamazoo, Portage, despite opposition WWMT
Nov 4, 2026East Centre Avenue Lane Closures at the Portage Road Intersection for Fire Protection Installation
On Wednesday, November 4, lane closures will be in place on East Centre Avenue at the intersection of Portage Road to install fire protection for the Centre Port Apartments development under construction.
Nov 3, 2026South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction: Paving and Northbound Detour
On Wednesday, November 4, the northbound lane on South Westnedge Avenue from South Shore Drive to Melody Avenue will be closed for scheduled milling and paving of the roadway.
Nov 3, 2026South Westnedge Avenue Reconstruction
On Wednesday, November 4, the northbound lane on South Westnedge Avenue from South Shore Drive to Melody Avenue will be closed for scheduled milling and paving of the roadway.
Nov 3, 2026Join Us at The Crossroads for the Community Resources Expo this Saturday, November 7
The City of Portage Human Services Board is partnering with The Crossroads to bring many of those organizations together for a Community Resources Expo this Saturday, November 7, from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Nov 2, 2026Do You Qualify for a 2026 Property Tax Poverty Exemption?
The City of Portage Board of Review may grant a property tax exemption to residents who meet the city’s income and asset guidelines.
Nov 2, 2026Consumers Energy Gas Replacement: Portage Road - East Centre Avenue to Lakeview Drive
On Tuesday, November 3, the southbound curb lane on Portage Road from East Centre Avenue to Lakeview Drive will be closed for gas main replacement.
Oct 30, 2026Portage Parks & Recreation Transitions to Winter Schedule: Heated Restrooms and Plowed Trails
As temperatures begin to drop, Portage Parks & Recreation will continue to provide ample outdoor recreation opportunities. On November 2, most park restrooms and drinking fountains will be closed for the season.
Oct 30, 2026