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Local meeting spotlights housing growth corridor strategy for county

Local meeting spotlights housing growth corridor strategy for county

Housing North hosts a midday presentation of initial growth corridor results and next steps for housing planning. Traverse City residents can learn how the project may shape future development.

Lisa Park•2 min read•01:16 PM

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About Grand Traverse, MI

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Approximately 95,200 residents

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Traverse City, Michigan

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601 square miles in northern Michigan

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Former referee pleads guilty after pushing teen at soccer match

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County offices move temporarily during Governmental Center first-floor remodel

County offices move temporarily during Governmental Center first-floor remodel

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Winter Trails Day returns with free gear and lessons

Winter Trails Day returns with free gear and lessons

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Traverse City utility adopts long-term policy to reach 100% renewables

Traverse City utility adopts long-term policy to reach 100% renewables

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Traverse City plan pushes Hickory Hills summer camps to attract families

Traverse City plan pushes Hickory Hills summer camps to attract families

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Three arrested in alleged child predator ring in Grand Traverse

Three arrested in alleged child predator ring in Grand Traverse

Three men were arrested in Grand Traverse County in a coordinated probe of an alleged child sexual predator ring. The ar...

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Allegiant-Sun Country $1.5B merger could expand Cherry Capital options

Allegiant-Sun Country $1.5B merger could expand Cherry Capital options

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Traverse Connect seeks nominees for 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Traverse Connect seeks nominees for 2025 Distinguished Service Award

Traverse Connect is accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award; submissions close Jan. 30 at 5 p.m....

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Value City Furniture in Traverse City begins going-out-of-business sale

Value City Furniture in Traverse City begins going-out-of-business sale

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How to Track Grand Traverse County and Traverse City Government Activity

How to Track Grand Traverse County and Traverse City Government Activity

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Justin Moore to headline National Cherry Festival 100th Bayside stage

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New sworn police force assumes duties at Cherry Capital Airport

New sworn police force assumes duties at Cherry Capital Airport

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AAUW-TC Opens Three $2,000 Scholarships for Regional Students

AAUW-TC Opens Three $2,000 Scholarships for Regional Students

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Grand Traverse County launches CORA chatbot to guide residents online

Grand Traverse County launches CORA chatbot to guide residents online

Grand Traverse County deployed a new website chatbot, Community Online Resource Assistant (CORA), to help residents find...

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Planned Water Shutdown Affects North Traverse City Neighborhoods

Planned Water Shutdown Affects North Traverse City Neighborhoods

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Grand Traverse Seeks Community Input on Opioid Settlement Spending

Grand Traverse Seeks Community Input on Opioid Settlement Spending

The Grand Traverse County Health Department issued a Request for Participation on January 8 to form an Opioid Settlement...

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MDOT to Rebuild and Widen 7.8 Miles of U.S. 31 Near Interlochen in 2026

MDOT to Rebuild and Widen 7.8 Miles of U.S. 31 Near Interlochen in 2026

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Registration Opens for 2026 Swim for Grand Traverse Bay

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Small comedy club Voyageurs aims to revive downtown entertainment

Small comedy club Voyageurs aims to revive downtown entertainment

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Traverse City Seeks New Uses for Two Historic Downtown Buildings

Traverse City Seeks New Uses for Two Historic Downtown Buildings

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Consumers Energy commits $5 million to Michigan energy relief

Consumers Energy commits $5 million to Michigan energy relief

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Flu Surge Drives Hospitalizations in Northern Michigan Communities

Flu Surge Drives Hospitalizations in Northern Michigan Communities

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Plans aim to build Gateway Corridor around Cherry Capital Airport

Plans aim to build Gateway Corridor around Cherry Capital Airport

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Dow Foundation Donates $325,000 to Strengthen Local Hospital Services

Dow Foundation Donates $325,000 to Strengthen Local Hospital Services

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Traverse City West scores season-high in 79-55 win over Alpena

Traverse City West scores season-high in 79-55 win over Alpena

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Grand Traverse Lighthouse Remains Seasonal Attraction and Heritage Hub

Grand Traverse Lighthouse Remains Seasonal Attraction and Heritage Hub

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Two Sons Pizzeria expands into Grand Rapids with two concepts

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Click Here podcast becomes new tech show on IPR Saturdays

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Grand Traverse County Parks Boost Recreation Access and Local Economy

Grand Traverse County Parks Boost Recreation Access and Local Economy

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