City Talks Future of Bijou, Carnegie Building, City Opera House
By Beth Milligan | Dec. 9, 2025
Traverse City commissioners Monday expressed unanimous support for using a request-for-proposals (RFP) process to solicit interested tenants for the Bijou by the Bay in Clinch Park and the Carnegie Building on Sixth Street – citing a strong preference for proposals from nonprofits with arts, culture, or environmental focuses. Commissioners also discussed the future of the aging City Opera House, which has significant maintenance needs.
The facilities discussion capped a busy study session agenda for commissioners Monday, which also covered proposed tax incentives for housing, a complete streets policy, and 2026 infrastructure projects. Deputy City Manager Deb Allen said she’s been working for over a year to assess leases …
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