Above: Multifamily row houses built America's iconic cities, and they remain in great demand today. A lack of residences such as these tried-and-true smaller multifamily dwellings is part of the "missing middle" problem that housing advocates see as essential to...
We asked city planner Shawn Winter to share some backstory and tips for engaging. Traverse City's City Planner, Shawn Winter, is undertaking two major planning pieces not even two years into the job. This fall, the city is rewriting the Master Plan and creating the...
BATA has been keeping busy with day-to-day operations and planning for the future. With so much to catch up on, I sat down with Eric Lingaur, BATA’s Director of Communications and Development, to get the full scoop! Ridership & Hiring Carolyn: By the...
ESSENTIAL STUDY FUNDED The effort to connect people and businesses in northern Michigan to the rest of the state and country with modern passenger train service reached a huge milestone recently with new funding through state and federal agencies.In July, Michigan...
It’s an exciting time in and around Traverse City. With many projects gearing up and planning processes in full swing, this is the time to voice what you want the community to look like as the 21st century plays out. Take a glimpse below and see what piques your...
Above photo: Recently completed track upgrades near Traverse City. A passenger train line to Traverse City is one step closer to reality, thanks to a major boost from a federal grant program. Last week U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that...