Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Boyne City, Michigan. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 27,000-square-foot residential development.

The City of Boyne City, Michigan, in partnership with the Boyne District Library seeks developers for a potential project site at the corner of Park Street and Ray Street. The project site consists of two parcels, 214 Ray Street, owned by the Library, and 211 South Park Street, owned by the City. The parcels total approximately 27,000 square feet. The site permits a mix of commercial and residential uses in the thriving downtown of Boyne City, an award-winning Main Street community. The site is close to waterfront parks, restaurants, local brewpub, taprooms, grocery store, hardware stores, schools, and many other amenities for residential living. The City of Boyne City has identified housing as its top priority and prefers the development to be primarily residential. The City and Library want a development on this site to serve a housing need and household income level that isn't currently being met. A mix of income levels for rental apartments is also desired. The first floor, street-facing space for any structure should be aligned with the sidewalk, parking arranged behind the structure. Those units at street level and street-facing must have a commercial use included. This is encouraged to be a live-work space that supports entrepreneurs on a small scale, bringing a new mix of business to the thriving downtown. The cost for the property is negotiable. Price reduction or no-cost acquisition of land could be considered for a project that meets more of the unmet housing needs in the community. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.