In addition to its Cool City designation, Downtown Charlevoix has received several recent honors…

2009 Great Places in America American Planning Association Great Places in America: Public Spaces (Downtown Charlevoix's East Park)

Located just steps from Charlevoix's bustling business district, East Park combines a well-connected downtown community space used year-round by residents and visitors with all the beauty of Round Lake's sparkling waters. In 2007, the lakefront park was redesigned with a large grassy area, trees, benches, and brick sidewalks. Besides attractive landscaping, the park now has an interactive water fountain for children; a rebuilt performing arts pavilion with natural acoustics; a trout pond with pools, rapids, and waterfalls; and a 65-slip marina.

To view the American Planning Association's press release recognizing Downtown Charlevoix's East Park as one of 2009's Great Public Spaces, click HERE.

To learn more about the American Planning Association's Great Places in America awards, click HERE.

Blueprints for Michigan Downtowns Community of the Year 2007 Michigan Downtown Conference

The annual Michigan Downtown Conference is dedicated to bringing the best ideas, resources and educational sessions together to create an energetic environment in which to celebrate the growth of Michigan’s Downtowns and the mind trust to solve the biggest challenges. Downtown Charlevoix was selected as 2007’s Blueprints for Michigan Downtowns Community of the Year for its initial successes in implementing the Charlevoix Downtown Blueprint 2007 and its game plan with which it plans to make the entire strategy a reality.

To view the Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s (MSHDA) press release recognizing Downtown Charlevoix’s honor, click HERE.

The Best of the Good Life 2007 Detroit Home magazine Best Area for a Vacation Home

In an effort to identify the “Best of the Best,” Detroit Home magazine conducts an annual readers’ survey of where to shop, live, play and work in metro Detroit and greater Michigan. Charlevoix was selected by Detroit Home’s readers as their favorite area in which to purchase a vacation home.