The story of the Village at Grand Traverse Commons—what is today a bustling mixed-use community—began back in the late 1800's, when the Father of Traverse City used his influence to bring a psychiatric hospital to Northern Michigan. And, for almost 140 years, that facility has captivated, enthralled and enriched this region.
We spoke with Vanessa Vance, a long-time tour guide of the hospital property, Raymond Minnervini II, a partner in the Minnervini Group, which spearheaded the successful "resurrection" of the campus, and Karen Anderson, CEO of Cordia Senior Living, a resident of one of the refurbished Commons buildings.
