Past Surveys & Projects
We strive to increase awareness and spread the mission of Harbor Inc., to facilitate communication with the community on important issues, and to provide a forum for intergovernmental communication.
Portable Food Vendor Information
Harbor Inc. collected information and facilitated a survey on Portable Food Vendors for the City of Harbor Springs.
Community Emergency
Medical Services Survey
Harbor Inc. sought community input on a county proposal to change the way local emergency medical (ambulance) service is managed and funded.
Emmet County Public
Transit Survey
The purpose of this research was to assess interest in, and willingness to pay for, public transportation in Emmet County. The results of the research were shared with decision-makers and the community.
Technology Development
Facilitating the expansion of reliable, affordable high-speed internet to residents, businesses, and visitors to the Harbor Inc. service area that is currently unserved or underserved is a long-time initiative of Harbor Inc.
A Very Wild Coloring Book
Created by the Students of Petoskey Middle School for the Little Traverse Conservancy, A Very Wild Coloring Book is the brainchild of Michael Schulte. Simply print, color, and then get out and explore the wilds of Northern Michigan!
Harbor Springs Community Pool
Harbor Inc. was asked by Harbor Springs Public Schools to assess public sentiment regarding a possible alternative source of funding for the pool at the high school. The working group convened three focus groups and conducted two surveys. The project was conducted on a largely volunteer basis and no school funds were expended.
Safe Routes to School and the Hoyt Trail
Harbor Inc. coordinated with local governments, Harbor Springs Public Schools, and the Emmet County Road Commission to obtain funding through the Michigan Safe Routes to School Program and received the award for construction of the approximately 1-mile trail along the west side of Hoyt Road extending from Lake Street to just north of Quick Road.
Hoyt Trail is a nearly one-mile trail on the west side of Hoyt Road. The sidewalk portion of the trail starts from an existing sidewalk just north of Lake Street to the Harbor Springs City limits at Pete’s Run where a 10-foot wide trail begins extending to just north of Quick Road at Forest Way in the Forest Ridge Development.
The Safe Routes to School award also included funding for encouragement activities (Walking School Bus, pedometers, walking/biking logbooks) within the school system. This program was supplemented with funds awarded from the Petoskey Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation to address safety when walking/biking to school and other encouraging activities.
Kosequat Park Connections
A 300' connector trail located through the wooded area behind the Bay Bluffs facility was constructed over an existing dirt path. The trail connects a trailhead area in Kosequat Park with the Little Traverse Wheelway and provides necessary wayfinding signage.
Cross Village Sidewalk Project
Harbor Inc. assisted Cross Village Community Services with the implementation of Phase 2 of the Cross Village Sidewalk Project. An approximately 877’ section of sidewalk was installed on North Lake Shore Drive between Third and Short Streets in the Village during the summer of 2012.