Traverse City boasts many public amenities: a marina, lakeside and neighborhood parks, recreational facilities (including a ski area), walkways and playgrounds.
But the city has lacked one important amenity: a public plaza.
That is until now. The city recently unveiled Rotary Square, an open and grassy area that will be used for community gatherings and events, the possibilities ranging from live music performances to festivals to markets.
The park-like plaza is located at the intersection of Union and State streets, a block away from the Front Street shopping district and across from the post office.
The site of a former drive-through bank, the downtown plaza will be developed to make it conducive for gatherings and passive use (a place for residents and visitors to simply sit and relax). The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority plans to send out Requests for Proposals…
