The New Economy project is a multimedia storytelling series that highlights talented millennials in the Traverse City region, and raises awareness about their contributions to the local economy and community.
Diversity and Tolerance are Good for Traverse City Community and Business
Diversity and Tolerance are Good for Traverse City Community and Business
Groundwork Opposes Traverse City’s Proposal 3
Groundwork opposes Traverse City’s Proposal 3, which would bypass elected officials and potentially let citizens decide limits on building heights in Traverse City.
Coming Soon: Northern Michigan Train Study
We’ve officially announced the major northern Michigan passenger rail study that will explore regular service between Ann Arbor and the Petoskey and Traverse City areas. The announcement took place last week at press conference along the tracks at Traverse City’s former train depot.
At Last, A Regional Transit Plan for Metro Detroit
Back in 2012 it took me more than two hours and a bus change to get to downtown Detroit from its Metro Airport–the 44th busiest airport in the world. But finally, after decades of trying to create a modern transit system in southeast Michigan, regional leaders have a plan to make getting around much easier.
Hans Voss: Too Much ‘No’ In Local Activists’ Voices, Actions
How is it that Sierra Club and other national environmental groups advance smart growth campaigns for urban growth because it reduces carbon emissions, but when density projects are proposed here in Traverse City, we lack organized support from the environmental community? The answer, unfortunately, is clear: it’s harder to advocate for something than it is to oppose something – and that’s a real problem.