City of Traverse City

The buyer is seeking proposals to develop housing on two contiguous lots in Traverse City. The buyer aims to maximize residential units, minimize carbon footprint, and create community through diverse price points. The project requires creative solutions for stormwater management and sound mitigation. The buyer encourages the use of available incentives and expects public outreach as part of the development process.

• 12/10/2024 - Pre-bid Meeting
• 1/6/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 1/9/2025 - Finalist teams notified
• 1/21/2025 - Finalist team presentations
• 1/21/2025 - City Commission selection of successful team

• Develop housing on two contiguous lots
• Maximize number of residential units
• Minimize carbon footprint and parking
• Create community through building design and diverse price points
• Prohibit short-term rentals
• Mitigate sound from adjacent railroad and DPW facility
• Manage stormwater creatively
• Conduct public outreach and solicit feedback
• Utilize available incentives like Brownfield TIF and PILOT
• Implement soil improvement or deep foundation solutions