LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Lansing Housing Commission will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday to celebrate the completion of two major housing developments in downtown Lansing.
Combined, the projects add more than 100 apartments to the city, including dozens designated as affordable housing. They are the first new housing developments built by the commission in more than 20 years.
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lansing’s new Public Media Center and Ovation Center opened Friday in downtown Lansing.
The center is located on South Washington Avenue near the intersection of Lenawee Street.
Officials say the facility will serve as a gathering space for artists, musicians, students and music lovers in the community.
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Collaboration Across Community Sectors
When it comes to building a stronger, more active and resilient downtown community, collaboration is critical. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit communities across Ireland, as well as fellow capital city and college town - Madison, Wisconsin. Across each city center, one common theme stood out: thriving downtowns do not happen by accident. They are the result of long-term investment, shared vision, strong partnerships, and a willingness to collaborate across sectors.
Get ready for more growth in Lansing’s restaurant scene!
Lansing’s Restaurant Boom Continues in 2026
Lansing has more delicious news for the future with the addition of not one, but TWO new restaurants.
Two More Restaurants Are Coming to Lansing
Yeah, we’ve got two more places to add to the ever-growing list of restaurants opening in the Greater Lansing area this year.
LANSING — Paul Gentilozzi parked his vehicle on South Washington Square in front of the Atrium Building on a recent Monday, making his way through the inside of the restored, century-old former theater his company owns.
Donning a hard hat, he exited at the back of the Atrium and walked through a large gate into the bustling construction site for Tower on Grand.
The city of Lansing plans to run a test of free 15-minute street parking later this year.
The test could begin by the time the city’s new fiscal year starts in July.
City Council President Peter Spadafore said the city’s contract with its parking meter vendor must be amended before the city can begin offering the free parking.
In April, DLI led a ‘State of Downtown’ workshop with local development agencies, property owners, local merchants, partner agencies such as Choose Lansing and the Lansing Regional Chamber, city department directors, residents, and other stakeholders at Impressio
When the Lansing Housing Commission bought land at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Grand Avenue a few years ago the public housing agency also bought the nearby 6,180-square-foot commercial building at 405 S. Grand Avenue.
The move was intentional, said Doug Fleming, the commission’s executive director. So is the timing of efforts to begin marketing the property to prospective tenants.
DLI is pleased to announce the return of Match on Main grants through the State of Michigan. Match on Main is a reimbursement-only grant program administered by the MEDC. Grant funding supports defined, place-based projects that help activate commercial districts, encourage private investment, and strengthen local economies.
Different from some other grant programs, your business does not apply directly to MEDC. DLI applies on your behalf.
