A national expert in land use believes northern Michigan can greatly enhance its economy by designing walkable, urban communities that offer an experience unlike anywhere else in the world.
It’s Time for Traverse City to Grow Up
Do you want to young families and entrepreneurs living in town and growing with the city? Do you want to see more asphalt along Eighth Street? Do you want safer crossings at East Front and Barlow? Traverse City officials want feedback on the future of five neighborhoods.
Five Reasons to be Optimistic About Growth: A Look Ahead
Sure, this region has a long way to go. But developers, public officials, non-profits, and volunteers are starting to work together to grow in ways that align with citizens’ values.
Granholm: Stimulus Helping Michigan Housing Crisis
When I caught up with Governor Jennifer Granholm at last week’s 12th Annual Michigan Conference on Affordable Housing, in Lansing, she was determined to tell me just how strong an ally Michigan has in President Barack Obama, particularly when it comes to the complex issues of affordable housing and economic stabilization.
Glenn Puit: Grand Visions, New Designs
Seventeen years ago, some Grand Traverse-area residents launched a grassroots movement to better manage the area’s growth. They wanted to protect the area’s pristine environment, farmland, and uniqueness.
Brian Beauchamp: Can Grand Vision Fix TC’s Big Division?
Traverse City’s Division Street is well named.