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Page 1: Kalamazoo, Michigan. Downtown Kalamazoo April 15, 2011 Green Earth Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Downtown Kalamazoo

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April 15, 2011

Green Earth Michigan

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PROJECT GREEN LIGHT PARTNERS

Green Earth Michigan

Downtown Kalamazoo Inc.

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Downtown Kalamazoo

•City of Kalamazoo provided space

•Downtown Kalamazoo Inc. funded installation

•Charge Point America’s grant funded equipment

•Green Earth Michigan coordinated program

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Downtown Kalamazoo

•The first Level II downtown Kalamazoo electric car charging stations

•For public use

•Located in Kalamazoo Mall Ramp #3, next to Rave Motion Pictures

•Currently free to use

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Municipal Questions

•Where: public right-of-way?•Are spaces reserved?•Who owns and maintains?•Who pays for installation and maintenance?•Loss of parking and parking revenue?•What is the fee & who collects fees?•Will it become obsolete?•Legal agreements?•Liabilities?

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Role of the Local Jurisdiction

•Typically to provide infrastructure & services

•Now, to advance improvements, innovations

•Be a leader in energy conservation

•To provide access and opportunities

•To assist the private market

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Advice When Working With Local Governments

•Don’t assume we know about this technology

•Meet early, ask who else should be involved•Educate, educate, educate•Give examples, especially agreements•Plan for delays, process•Don’t expect much financial help•Show how this will have a larger appeal•Offer to facilitate the project

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Jeff Chamberlain, AICP

Community Planning & Development Director

[email protected]

269-337-8044

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