East Bay’s growing trail system. TART Trails has also been instrumental. “They’re not just advocates—they’re partners,” Karner says. “They’ve helped with public engagement, easements, engineering, and fundraising.” With nearly $15 million in trail investments underway, the township’s $1 million contribution has been multiplied many times over through TART’s support and access to private and federal funding. Additional partners, such as Norte, Traverse Connect, and the County Brownfield Authority, have provided programming, policy support, and innovative financing tools that help bring East Bay’s big-picture vision to reality. GROWTH THAT REFLECTS COMMUNITY VALUES When asked to envision the next five to ten years, both leaders are optimistic. “I think East Bay Corners—the area around our township hall—is going to look completely different,” ENGINEERING STRONGER COMMUNITIES 800.482.2864 www.wadetrim.com 94 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08
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