MASTER PLAN REWRITE

CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

As the City continues to work on the Master Plan Rewrite Project, various chapters are in development and community engagement continues to contribute to the framework of the plan. The Master Plan guides city policy and land use patterns, which in turn affects what types of developments go where; how everything connects via streets, sidewalks, and trails; and what types of infrastructure and amenities serve the community at large, including locals and tourists alike.

The content of the Master Plan is currently being drafted and the steering committee has reviewed chapters on planning for tourism, demographics, housing, and natural features. Chapters currently being worked on include land use, arts, culture, and recreation, and infrastructure and energy. 

Neighborhood Listening Sessions: April 19, 20, & 22

Neighborhood residents are invited to attend listening sessions on April 19th & 20th. Nine sessions will be hosted in person at various locations near residential neighborhoods. Two virtual sessions will be hosted on Saturday, April 22nd. Please attend and share YOUR IDEAS for what should be preserved, enhanced, or transformed in your neighborhood! Not able to attend any sessions? A follow up survey will be published!

Focus Areas Design Workshop: April 26

On April 26th you are invited to attend a design workshop for several focus areas in Traverse City. These areas include 14th Street, Garfield Avenue, Munson Avenue, and the 8th Street and Garfield Avenue intersection. The design workshop will ask you to reimagine what these focus areas could look like and how you see them functioning in the future. The workshop will be held at Hickory Hills Lodge and drop-in hours are from 4pm – 6pm. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your ideas!

IN PERSON SESSIONS

APRIL 19

Morgan Farms

9 - 10 am

Hickory Hills Lodge

Central Neighborhood

10:30 - 11:30 am

Redeemer Church

SoFo, Fernwood, Top of the Hill

12 - 1 pm

Grand Traverse Circuit

Old Town, Midtown, Lake Ridge

1 - 2 pm

Commongrounds

IN PERSON SESSIONS

APRIL 20

Slabtown, Kids Creek

9 - 10 am

Traverse Bay United Methodist Church

Boardman, Oak Park

10:30 -11:30 am

Raduno

BOOM, Base of the Peninsula

12 - 1pm

NMC, Scholar's Hall

Oakwood, Triangle

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Mundos HQ

NoBo, Traverse Heights

3 - 4 pm

VIRTUAL SESSIONS

APRIL 22

Open To All Neighborhoods

Session 1

9 - 10:30 am

Participation Link 

Session 2

10:30 am - Noon

Participation Link 

LEAF & BRUSH PICK TO BEGIN

Leaf & Brush Pick Up will begin in City neighborhoods on April 10th. The program will begin on the west side, moving eastward, over a period of 5 to 7 weekdays with one pass only. 

Leaves should be raked out in front of your house for pick up as promptly as possible.

Brush piles cannot exceed 8' x 8' and 4' high - branches no more than 4" in diameter and should be placed in the alley. If there is no alley, the brush can be placed behind the curb or pavement edge of the street.

TAKE THE E-BIKE SURVEY

Our friends at TART Trails strive to support a positive experience for all trail users which includes working to educate the community on proper trail etiquette to ensure our trails remain safe and welcoming for all.

An E-Bike Survey has been launched to better understand use and perceptions. The increase in the use of electric bikes (e-bikes) has created an opportunity to expand and improve trail etiquette education programming. Your input on this survey will help to provide personal experiences and perceptions along the trail network.

REVISED TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT STUDY ADOPTED

In 2017, the DDA conducted a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Study to develop strategies that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of transportation infrastructure and resources. Over the past four years, parking management processes have improved to align with new practices by implementing quick wins. Following are a few of the changes that have occurred in order to prepare for future changes: 1) discontinue buy in bulk parking discounts for quarterly and annual permits and only offer monthly permits, 2) decouple surface and garage parking for parking permits, 3) create seasonal meter and garage parking rates, and 4) create zone based pricing for low and high parking demand areas.

A revised TDM Plan was adopted by City Commission at their April 3, 2023 meeting. The revised TDM report builds off the existing recommendations offering revised demand-based approaches, transit and mobility solutions, and includes new recommendations based on changes that have occurred in the downtown area over the past five years.

The goal of the revised TDM study is to identify how high impact areas can be decreased and use underutilized areas to meet the needs for future infill development and increase mobility options for all users in the downtown area.

BECOME A CITIZEN IN ACTION

Are you interested in serving the beautiful City of Traverse City? Our community spirit of involvement is a great source of beautification for our community on all fronts. We hope this information is of assistance as you contemplate the donation of your experiential resources.  

Interested in Becoming Involved?

The City is seeking volunteers for the following Boards and Committees. Please feel free to contact the City Clerk's Office with any questions at (231) 922-4480 or by email at tcclerk@traversecitymi.gov to learn more on the appointment process through the City Commission Policy on Appointments and Committees. 

• Local Officers Compensation Commission
• Election Commission
• Human Rights Commission
• Traverse City Light & Power

Attend Meetings and/or Subscribe to Meeting Packets

Attending meetings or following the work of your fellow community members who sit on various boards and commissions is the best way to stay in the know on the policies and initiatives that are being developed to shape our future. 

Subscribe to Meeting Agendas

Watch Streamed Meetings

City Commission, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and TC Light & Power meetings are all live streamed. Visit the link below to watch live or view the recordings at a later time.

Watch Streamed Meetings

IN THE COMMUNITY

LIFE SAVING AWARD

Lieutenant Chris Peron with the Traverse City Fire Department was recently honored with a Life Saving Award from the Northwest Regional Airport Authority due to a possible cardiac arrest incident at Cherry Capital Airport. Thank you for your service Lt. Peron!