Focus Groups

Traverse City Strategic Action Plan Focus Groups February 18 – 20, 2025

The strategic planning process thus far had involved extensive community and stakeholder outreach including a survey, Think-Tank workshop, Community Visioning Sessions, and a Strategic Round Table.

To explore the key themes that had arisen through the process so far, six Focus Group sessions were held between February 18 and 20. These 2-hour facilitated Focus Groups covered topics  identified as critical to the future of Traverse City. A key part of the strategic planning process, the Focus Groups explored six draft strategic pillars, helping to synthesize community and stakeholder input from the engagement so far. 

Building Socio-Economic Systems and Amenities

Tuesday, February 18
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Traverse Area District Library – Main Branch, McGuire Room
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City

Supporting Environmental Sustainability

Tuesday, February 18
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Traverse Area District Library – Main Branch, McGuire Room
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City

Strengthening Place-Making and Neighborhood Character

Wednesday, February 19
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Traverse Area District Library – Main Branch, McGuire Room
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City

Proactively Manage Urban Design

Wednesday, February 19
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Traverse Area District Library – Main Branch, McGuire Room
610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City

Fostering a Regional Collaborative Approach

Thursday, February 20
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
West Shore Bank
400 E Eighth St, Traverse City

Building Thriving Year-Round Economy

Thursday, February 20
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

West Shore Bank
400 E Eighth St, Traverse City