New Downtown Market Planned in Lot O Development
By Beth Milligan | Sept. 18, 2025
Plans are taking shape for a new mixed-use development on Lot O, the parking lot at the corner of State and Cass streets next to The Omelette Shoppe. In addition to 44 income-restricted apartments on the upper floors, the ground floor is envisioned to be a 4,000-square-foot market featuring fresh produce seven days a week from local farmers, a hot/cold deli, coffee bar, rotating food stalls, grocery staples, fresh sushi, to-go beverages, and potential curbside and delivery service.
Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members will hear an update on the Lot O project (pictured, rendering) at their 9am meeting Friday at the Governmental Center. It’s the first time …
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