Housing, Trail/Mobility Initiatives on City Agenda
By Beth Milligan | Sept. 21, 2026
Traverse City commissioners will consider several housing-related issues tonight (Monday), including a resolution supporting the Homelessness and Housing Task Force Strategic Plan, the rezoning of Eight Street land for housing, and an annual report on city spending of federal housing funds. Commissioners will also consider approving several trail/mobility items, including a partnership with East Bay Township and TART Trails to widen a section of trail near Parsons Road.
Housing
After Traverse City and Grand Traverse County commissioners had a rare joint meeting in June to discuss a new detailed 100-page strategic plan from the Housing and Homelessness Task Force, city commissioners will vote tonight to approve a resolution supporting that …
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