In 2025, the City of Traverse City adopted its first Strategic Action Plan following a nine-month, community-driven process that engaged more than 1,500 residents, partners, and stakeholders. One message came through clearly: our community has an appetite for thoughtful experimentation — for piloting and testing innovative models that better connect neighbors, strengthen local identity, and create welcoming gathering spaces designed with and for residents.
TC values creativity. We value connection. And we believe small, strategic investments can lead to meaningful impact.
This survey invites you to think boldly.
The City is seeking creative, innovative, and community-centered ideas for City-owned properties — concepts that are low cost, high impact, and focused on enhancing quality of life for locals. Ideas might include temporary activations, pilot projects, pop-ups, public art, tree planting campaigns, flexible gathering spaces, seasonal programming, or other imaginative uses that foster belonging and connection.
We encourage you to share ideas that are practical, inspiring, and rooted in community benefit.
Together, we can test new approaches and create spaces that strengthen the City for residents today and for generations to come.