Traverse City and the Grand Traverse Area

Outside Magazine named Traverse City one of the top ten places to live in the United States. The reasons are many. A spectacular natural environment, neighborly communities that are among the safest in the nation. Housing costs that are lower than most metropolitan areas. Miles of Lake Michigan shoreline offering waterfront living at its best. You can choose a quiet historic neighborhood, or live the country life just minutes from downtown. Or enjoy old-fashioned small town living in one of our neighboring towns and villages.

No matter your lifestyle choice, you'll find a true spirit of community in the Traverse City area.

Your Place Online Magazine

Your Place is an on-line magazine about community development and change in northwest lower Michigan with a focus on our sense of place. The mission is to engage people from throughout this region in articulating our values about place for consideration by the citizens, civic leaders and public officials who craft the plans and policies that shape regional land use.

Click on the link below to read about all the great reasons this is such a great place to be! www.yourplacegrandtraverse.org