Welcome to the Vine Neighborhood Association

The Vine Neighborhood offers downtown living along tree lined streets for short and long-term rental residents and committed urban pioneers who are reclaiming once neglected historic beauties as single-family homes. Five parks, three ponds and a creek provide ample space for picnics, nature walks, and playground activities.  Projects are on-going to enhance Axtell Creek, the Crosstown Ponds, and Axtell Creek Park.  Native plantings, shrubs and trees are creating natural habitats for diverse wildlife and songbirds.  A stroll along the creek is a peaceful return to a simpler time. 

Some divided houses provide owners with both a historic home and a rental income.  Some forward thinking landlords are upgrading their properties to attract the young professionals who want the amenities of upscale apartments, the availability of the urban lifestyle and the historic characteristics unique to Vine homes.  Vine is within walking distance from the central business district with its restaurants, arts center, museum, theaters and summer festivals. Yet, Vine is a community within itself with its eclectic, edgy businesses that are in large part a result of our proximity to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College and the students who have long lived among us and often choose to stay after graduation. We’re Alive in Vine…

As an advocate, we are here to serve the neighborhood and our residents.  We have a variety of ways to help you.  We welcome people to buy and to rent in our neighborhood and to avail themselves to our services.  

Neighborhood Association

Since 1980, Vine Neighborhood Association has been advocating for its residents.  We are here to serve the neighborhood and our neighbors: tenants, owner occupied residents or businesses.  We welcome people to contact us and are especially happy to assist new residents and those considering moving to the historic Vine Neighborhood.  Our office attempts to assist in every possible situation varying from tenant/landlord issues, home rehabilitation, historic preservation, beautification, crime prevention, youth programming, and especially community building events and opportunities.  Most of Vine is a designated historic district.  Historic District Tax credits are available for interior and exterior repairs.

Thinking of buying or renting in Vine? Property and landlord information are available in our office.

Contact Information

The Vine Neighborhood Association Office is located at 511 W. Vine Street.   Office hours are 9-5 Monday thru Friday and may vary due to special events. 
Executive Director:
Stephen Walsh
269-349-8463