At Live TC, we believe that housing delayed is housing denied. Prop 3, a 2016 city charter amendment that requires a city vote on the construction of any building taller than 60 feet, means more uncertainty and a longer timeline for approval of more homes for more neighbors. What we voted on in 2016 isn’tContinue reading “Live TC + Prop 3”
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More Traverse City Neighbors = A Better Traverse City
What if we designed a Traverse City that supported people in leading lives that are good for themselves and their neighbors? I believe that starts by building abundant homes in our neighborhoods. Homes for our teachers, nurses, firefighters and other workers. Homes for our seniors and young people. Homes for those of us experiencing homelessnessContinue reading “More Traverse City Neighbors = A Better Traverse City”
Live TC: Why Caroline Kennedy cares about housing in TC
At Live TC, we firmly believe that anyone who works in Traverse City should be able to afford to live in Traverse City. As a result, we’re chatting with our friends and neighbors to tell their stories, and share with you how our community is impacted by a lack of abundant and affordable housing. WeContinue reading “Live TC: Why Caroline Kennedy cares about housing in TC”
Traverse City housing delayed = Traverse City housing denied.
Every day that Traverse City housing projects and zoning reform are delayed – Traverse City’s housing shortage gets worse. Our teachers, nurses, firefighters, wait staff, grocery clerks, and people experiencing homelessness/housing insecurity can’t keep waiting for homes to be built. We need more homes now. How are more homes being delayed in Traverse City? How can you help? SendContinue reading “Traverse City housing delayed = Traverse City housing denied.”
How we talk about Traverse City housing
At this week’s Live TC meeting, we discussed how to reframe our pro-housing message. Framing is the choices we make on what to say, how to say it, and what to leave unsaid. These goals, guidelines, and recommendations were built using the FrameWorks Institute’s “Piecing It Together: A Communications Playbook for Housing Advocates” and“‘You Don’t HaveContinue reading “How we talk about Traverse City housing”
Live TC: Why Jimmy McKenna cares about housing in TC
At Live TC, we firmly believe that anyone who works in Traverse City should be able to afford to live in Traverse City. As a result, we’re chatting with our friends and neighbors to tell their stories, and share with you how our community is impacted by a lack of abundant and affordable housing. WeContinue reading “Live TC: Why Jimmy McKenna cares about housing in TC”
Traverse City’s #1 Priority?
On Monday, April 18th, our City Commissioners will be discussing and hopefully approving, their 2022 goals. At the top of this list is housing. Housing as our #1 priority needs to be celebrated. And then we need to get to work to deliver. I love these four points under “Resources Required” listed on the plan: • Removing barriersContinue reading “Traverse City’s #1 Priority?”
Should We Build Housing Here, Traverse City?
After watching the recent City Commission meeting on City-owned land and housing, we went to check out this piece of property across from the library that was discussed. It’s south of the tracks and north of the Department of Public Services on Woodmere. The City currently stores snow on it. But what if we built housing on it for people instead? It’sContinue reading “Should We Build Housing Here, Traverse City?”
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