Grand Traverse County has a new master plan for the Civic Center that will guide development, construction, and programming at the 45-acre park – one of several regional park projects underway across northern Michigan.
Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation commissioners approved the new master plan this month after several months of public input, meetings, and discussions to winnow down two design concepts into a single cohesive long-term plan for the park. Consulting firm Beckett & Raeder lead the planning process, which will help the board prioritize improvements and raise funds for Civic Center projects through community campaigns and grant applications.
The new plan calls for highlighting the park’s Front Street frontage by building a new east-west promenade with pedestrian lighting and enlarged plazas with bench seating along the north end of the park. Developing…
