Housing Projects and Maps

Explore the innovative housing projects shaping our region and view interactive maps that highlight development efforts. This section provides a visual look at the progress being made, showcasing key initiatives, success stories, and opportunities for future growth.

Looking to the Future

Walking Housing Tour: NOBO Neighborhood & 8th Street Developments

Discover firsthand the innovative housing solutions shaping Traverse City! This self-guided walking tour takes you through the vibrant NOBO neighborhood and along 8th Street, highlighting notable housing developments and community revitalization efforts.

Zoning Ordinance Tracker

Housing policies start at the local level—and zoning plays a critical role in shaping where and how housing can be developed. Our Zoning Ordinance Tracker its a user-friendly resource to monitor and compare zoning regulations across communities in our region. This tool is designed to help support informed decision-making, and help local leaders, planners, developers, and advocates identify opportunities to create more housing options. Click here and learn more.

In this interactive StoryMap, we’ve highlighted projects in each of the 10 counties that are in progress or conceptual. The StoryMap also provides key information from each community based on the findings of the Target Market Analysis that was conducted to determine the demand for housing in communities throughout Northwest Michigan for 2020-2024.

Explore the StoryMap to learn more about affordable housing projects within our region.