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 Natural Resources
In Action
Take the North US-31 Corridor Community Recreation Survey!
Share your opinions and wishes for the future of this important corridor in The Grand Vision region.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation (TART) Trails are conducting this survey to determine current awareness and use of the recreational opportunities along US-31, from the Traverse City State Park to north of Elk Rapids. The two organizations hope to gain insight to the community's wishes for the future of our natural resources that shape this corridor.
The survey is open to all individuals, whether living here year-round, only in the summer, or here to visit. Click here to access the survey:
Community Recreation Survey
Business owners along the corridor can complete a separate survey:
Business Community Survey
The surveys will be available until May 15, 2012.
More information is available at Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and T.A.R.T. Trails.
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 Transportation Network
In Action
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director Kirk Steudle spoke at the Regional Economic Summit in Traverse City. Steudle said The Grand Vision is one of the key future pieces of transportation planning. Watch the video to hear more of what Steudle had to say about The Grand Vision.
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MDOT Leader Says Grand Vision Key in Transportation Planning |
 Food and Farming Network
In Action Click to view new videos from the recent Farm Route to Prosperity Summit 2012.  Food and Farming Network Discusses Capital for Entrepreneurs video
 Grand Vision Food and Farming Network Looks at Branding video
 Experiencing Local Food Key to Youth Engagement video
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 Energy Network In Action
Northwestern Michigan College's Energy Demonstration Center is hosting the following events:
Energy Forum - Improving Community Wind Program Economics Through Smart Storage and Time-of-Use Planning, Steve Smiley, Heron Wind, LLC. April 16, 6-9 PM Dennos Museum Center, Janis Room. Free of Charge.
"Beyond the Light Switch - What Will The Future of Energy Look Like?" A Detroit Public Television Documentary film, including a local panel discussion, examining important energy issues. Wednesday, May 2, 6-9 PM. Milliken Auditorium. $5 admission.
Energy Forum - Distributed Combined Heat and Power Systems, May 21, 6-9 PM, Parson-Stulen, Room 222-224. Free. |
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 Our Stories
Governor Rick Snyder, Chief Strategist Bill Rustem, and MDOT Director Kirk Steudle talk about our region and The Grand Vision.
Connect with The Grand Vision
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Grand Vision Guiding Principles
Based on intensive research and input from thousands of citizens from Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, and Wexford counties, a vision that will lead to prosperity for people throughout northwest lower Michigan was created founded on these guiding principles:
A coordinated regional transportation network
 Unique and vibrant communities
Housing choices
Sustainable-energy uses in construction, transportation and economic development
Protected and preserved water, forests, natural and scenic areas
Viable regional farms and local food systems
The Grand Vision
PO Box 506
Traverse City, MI 49685
231.929.5038
thegrandvision.org
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