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Former factories become a space for local creators
Once home to Kalamazoo heavy industry like a paraffin wax factory and an asbestos tile manufacturer, the neighborhood of Edison is now home to creators of a different sort. Industrial buildings that once held the Former Ford Buggy Company and the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Company now hold a group of small businesses like Fiddle Leaf Café and industrial design firm Argenta Park. These businesses are part of Jerico, a collective of small businesses breathing new life into Edison’s industrial sector along Fulford Street. “They’re aiming for this space to be a small business incubator,” says Nick Jobbitt, twenty-year Kalamazoo resident and co-owner of Argenta Park. “Where people actually create things, as opposed to just conducting business.”
Washington Square mural in Edison reflects the community’s 1940s era.
A colorful little library brightens the Jerico building in Edison.
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Homes from the early 1900s
Industry is impossible without workers, and Edison’s residential enclaves were built to house the factory workers of the neighborhood’s industrial golden age. This means Edison homes are mostly traditional in design and well-built. “ Milwood homes are old,” says Ben Barber, Realtor at Keller Williams Kalamazoo, “but Edison is a little older. You’ll see homes from the 1800s, but I’d say most were built from the early 1900s to 1940.” Though they share a common era, Edison homes vary from Cape Cods to gablefronts, ranch-style to Tudor inspired. The median price is $120,000, but home prices have increased significantly over the past few years. “Five years ago, you could’ve bought a nice home in Edison for $80,000,” Barber says. “Now, you’ll probably pay about $150,000 to $160,000.”
Ranch-style homes in Edison are common choices for downsizing homeowners.
A new gable and wing home stands near the bustling Kalamazoo Farmers Market.
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Bike or bus all over Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Metro buses serve stops throughout Edison, and many of the neighborhood’s streets are lined with sidewalks, so owning a car is unnecessary for traveling the area. However, drivers have easy access to the American Veterans Memorial Highway, which runs through the neighborhood and connects to Interstate 94 just east of the city. Recently, the city has started adding bike lanes, giving residents another option for getting around.
Metro buses and bike lanes make getting around Edison and Kalamazoo easy.
Kalamazoo Public Library’s main branch serves residents in Edison.
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Local produce, ceramics and a tasty chicken sandwich
Edison is a hotspot for fresh produce, local shops and locally loved restaurants. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market sits on Bank Street near Upjohn Park, and Town & Country Supermarket and La Hispanica International Market offer groceries on Edison’s Southside. Besides groceries, the neighborhood has a few local shops popping up, and Edison residents have been good to them. “Edison’s a great up-and-coming spot,” says Shay Church, co-owner of Grayling Ceramics in Edison. “It’s been clean and safe, and the people here are really supportive.” Grayling Ceramics, co-owned by Shay and his wife Maura, offers handmade ceramic wares in their workshop and showroom on Palmer Avenue. On the opposite end of the neighborhood, the small business collective Jerico occupies three historic buildings, offering 23 studio spaces for local artists and entrepreneurs. The studios attract shops like Fiddle Leaf Café, the Kalamazoo Backyard Yogis yoga studio, industrial design agency Argenta Park and more. Less than a mile east of Jerico, Lake Street holds one of Edison’s most beloved breakfast spots. Known for its cinnamon pancakes and other popular breakfast options, Julianna’s Restaurant has served Edison since 1989. On South Burdick Street, Nonla Burger garners love with dishes like their hot chicken sandwich and shake of the day.
Kalamazoo Farmers Market in Edison is a lively spot for local goods.
Grayling Ceramics in Edison displays handmade pieces in its showroom.
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Hiking, biking or enjoying street art
Spanning 18 acres and holding Kalamazoo’s only 50-meter outdoor swimming pool, Upjohn Park is one of the busiest parks in the city. Residents can join a pickup game on the park’s basketball courts or drop into the bowl at its skate park. Walkers and bikers of Edison can head to Mayors Riverfront Park and hit the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail alongside the Kalamazoo River. The park also houses stadiums for local teams like the Kalamazoo Growlers baseball team and the Kalamazoo Football Club. For a different outdoor experience, Edison residents head to Fulford Street, where Matthew Schmidt has converted the industrial courtyard of the former Kalamazoo Paraffin Company building into an open space for street art. Grass and wildflowers give the space a frontyard feel, while its industrial backdrop lends a gritty street vibe with brightly colored works by artists like ASMA, Bonus Saves and Orik.
Murals at The Wax Factory in Edison add color to former industrial walls.
Reed Street Park in Edison hosts neighborhood basketball games.
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The Kalamazoo Promise
Edison students can begin their educational journey at Edison Academy, which offers pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade classes and earns a C on Niche. Middle schoolers can attend Grade 6 through Grade 8 at B-graded Maple Street Magnet School, which pairs all incoming sixth-graders with an eighth-grade mentor to help them acclimate to middle school. Loy Norrix High School earns a B-plus and has turned out famous writers, football players and musicians. All the schools participate in The Kalamazoo Promise, which provides qualifying students 100% tuition and fees for nearly all of Michigan’s colleges and universities.
Edison Environmental Science Academy serves local elementary students.
Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo earns a B-plus rating on Niche.
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Events to support mental health and the arts
The Wax Factory isn’t just a venue for displaying art. Schmidt works with organizations like the Michigan Arts and Music Resources Collaborative and Gryphon Place to hold events like a summer barbecue, promoting the arts and championing mental health. Community is the most outstanding characteristic of the neighborhood and its events. The Edison Neighborhood Association is active in the community and organizes events like the Washington Avenue Arts and Culture Crawl, a mile-long showcase of music, paintings and other visual arts.
Some risk of flooding
With the Kalamazoo River running along the north of Edison and Portage Creek along the west, some of the neighborhood’s homes are at risk of impact from flooding in the next thirty years. Data from the website Risk Factor indicates nearly 33% of Edison properties are at risk of flood impact. The site reports that residential properties are at moderate risk while commercial and infrastructure properties may be at severe risk, meaning a substantial flood could overwhelm certain public services.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Edison Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Edison, Kalamazoo sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Edison, Kalamazoo over the last 12 months is $140,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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