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Initial Master Plan Development Completed


The internationally known landscape designer, Warren Byrd, has visited Traverse City several times this year in development of the garden site's master plan. Several sessions were held with key partners to review interests, needs and concerns as the initial planning and development stages were launched for a Master Site Plan for the barns property at the Commons. "Phase 1" of a multi-phase development process has completed, as have presentations to the Recreational Authority and the public.

The completed Master Site Plan - Phase I will serve as the guiding tool for site development and open the way for public use and enjoyment of the Barns property for generations. While this initial effort focused on site planning of the entire 56-acre sub-area, which included our SEEDS and Little Artschram partners, the Master Site Plan - Phase II will launch in the near future and focus exclusively on BGSNM gardens and plantings.

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