January 18, 2007 -- Introduction and Brainstorming
Share information on the Barns and Property and brainstorm future uses
The detailed report of this meeting here. Watch it on tctv2, schedule is here.
Introduction and Brainstorming: The purpose of the first session was to discuss the visioning process and share information on the Barns and Property and to brainstorm ideas about future use. Information shared on the Barns and the Property included the history of use and the Recreational Authority's acquisition, the stabilization of the Barns, a description of the buildings and property. You can view the slide presentation from this meeting -- click here.
After the presentation, participants formed small groups and brainstormed the future uses of the Barns. Trained facilitators, one for each small group, assisted the groups in the discussion. Large maps of the site and building footprints were provided for each group. Participants were asked to consider and provide input not just on the uses, but on site and building access, building improvements, parking, economic viability, and management structure.
Rather than asking the small groups to report out what could be similar results, the facilitators meet during a 15 minute break to compile common themes, interests, and ideas. The results were shared with the full group to make sure that the themes were adequately and accurately compiled.
If didn't attend this meeting and would like to add your thoughts, please review the slide show and results and provide comments here.
Read an article in the Grand Traverse Herald:
Brainstorming the Barns sparks ideas
Public input sought on what the future should hold for 54-acre former Traverse City State Hospital grounds
By Carol South, Herald contributing writer