--Trails Projects-- -MSU to Lake Lansing trail(Paused - Phase III next)
This new trail will extend from the end of the existing Rivertrail at Hagadorn & Shaw to Lake Lansing Park South then onto Lake Lansing Park North. When completed it will include 5.5 miles of new trail while connecting almost 5 miles of existing trail. Phase I opened in December 2023, Phase II is opened in September 2024 while Phase III will likely begin construction sometime in 2025. https://www.meridian.mi.us/government/township-projects/msu-to-lake-lansing-trail-project
- Hayhoe Trail: Holt to Mason and Vevay Twp extension(Under Construction - between phases)
This new 3.7 mile trail will extend from the existing southern end of the regional trail system at Esker Landing south along Cedar St to Howell Rd then over 127 via a pedestrian bridge to connect to Mason's existing 3.4 mile Hayhoe Trail at Howell & Kerns roads. The section from Esker Landing to College Rd was completed Winter 2023, the remainder is fully funded with construction tentatively slated for 2026 or 2027. ***In 2024, as part of the round 8 park/trail grants, Ingham County approved the Vevay Twp extension of the Hayhoe Trail that will extend it from it's southern terminus at Kipp Rd to Eden Rd then turning south to Tomlinson Rd. Construction would be expected in 2028, funding is dependent on renewal if the Ingham Parks & Trails millage in 2026. https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/delhi-township-holt-and-southside-lansing/new-biking-and-walking-trail-will-run-from-delhi-township-to-mason-almost
-Montgomery Drain Project(Completed mid 2024)~$30 million
A project to separate storm and sanitary sewers in and around the Frandor area with considerable publicly visible infrastructure, built partially in conjunction with the Red Cedar project. It includes a 20+ acre park with over a mile of new river trail south of the Red Cedar development along the Red Cedar River in addition to a series of ponds, trails, water features and an improved sledding hill at the existing Ranney Park. Other (above-ground) work includes rain gardens and water features throughout the Frandor commercial area, Michigan Ave medians and Red Cedar development
Official Site: Montgomery Drain Project - LSJ: Montgomery Drain project near Frandor could start pumping water by summer's end - LSJ: Fountains, waterfalls, art to decorate $30M drain project
-Fenner and Corporate Research Pathway(Completed)https://maps.app.goo.gl/hTUv52sTkEieCykg6
A new 2.3 mile trail which will connect to the existing Rivertrail at Aurelius and Mt Hope, travel through Fenner Nature Center into Evergreen Cemetery heading south where it will cross Forest Rd connecting to the Bear Lake Pathway. A short leg will continue out the north side of Evergreen to cross Mt Hope at Fidelity Rd to provide access to Crego Park/Rivertrail, another route will be constructed east of 127 coming out near the Izzo Family Medical Center. MDOT will complete the portion under 127 as part of the freeway's rebuild. Completion scheduled for fall 2024. https://edc.lansingmi.gov/1210/FennerCorporate-Research-Pathway
-Apartments in Cherry Hill(Proposed - possibly stalled )
In late 2019 a developer proposed a 52 unit three floor apartment building at the northeast corner of Cherry and E St Joseph streets. The developer had no construction timeline at the time of announcing their plans other than saying that construction was not imminent, they appear to still own the properties the new building would sit on as of May 2024. There were no media reports at the time.
-N Grand River Apartmentshttps://goo.gl/maps/LJwQRBh39pihSi6d7
This 10-floor 168 unit apartment complex would be built on the east side of N Grand River on the north bank of the river. There have been no stories yet in local media but the project was going through zoning approval in August 2022. ***As of June 2024 the property in question is back on the market with no news on any development***
Comments
-M L King Blvd street reconfiguration (On Hold) https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHxdQBmVx24jrvP67
As part of the final phase of reconfiguring most downtown streets to two-way traffic the city is planning to eliminate the islands on MLK in between Ionia and Lenawee, turning the street into a five lane road.
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/city-planning-to-remove-islands-on-martin-luther-king-jr-blvd,87296
-Michigan Ave Reconfiguration (Under Construction) $11.6 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/frQNC55foCuvw22o7
Michigan Avenue in between Pennsylvania and the Lansing city limits will be reconfigured from five lanes to four lanes, fix sidewalks, add separated bike lanes, improve pedestrian crossings and revamp the streetscaping.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/13/lansing-michigan-avenue-reconstruction-lanes-bicycles/70409712007/
https://www.lansingmi.gov/1091/Michigan-Avenue-Rehabilitation
-US-127 Rebuild (Under Construction) $205+ million https://maps.app.goo.gl/74EQkwzJdp9MewCU7
Extensive work to rebuild US-127 from south of Mason to I-69 will affect the Lansing portions of the freeway through 2027. Work in 2024 and 2025 will add lanes between I-496 and I-96 making the freeway 3-4 lanes each direction, soften the curve near 496 and improve exits. Work in 2026 and 2027 will move north of 496, details on that portion are not yet available.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2023/01/29/us-127-corridor-construction-ramp-closures-i-496-i-96-mdot/69848787007/
https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/projects-studies/us-route-construction/us-127-corridor-improvements
--Trails Projects--
-MSU to Lake Lansing trail (Paused - Phase III next)
This new trail will extend from the end of the existing Rivertrail at Hagadorn & Shaw to Lake Lansing Park South then onto Lake Lansing Park North. When completed it will include 5.5 miles of new trail while connecting almost 5 miles of existing trail. Phase I opened in December 2023, Phase II is opened in September 2024 while Phase III will likely begin construction sometime in 2025.
https://www.meridian.mi.us/government/township-projects/msu-to-lake-lansing-trail-project
- Hayhoe Trail: Holt to Mason and Vevay Twp extension (Under Construction - between phases)
This new 3.7 mile trail will extend from the existing southern end of the regional trail system at Esker Landing south along Cedar St to Howell Rd then over 127 via a pedestrian bridge to connect to Mason's existing 3.4 mile Hayhoe Trail at Howell & Kerns roads. The section from Esker Landing to College Rd was completed Winter 2023, the remainder is fully funded with construction tentatively slated for 2026 or 2027. ***In 2024, as part of the round 8 park/trail grants, Ingham County approved the Vevay Twp extension of the Hayhoe Trail that will extend it from it's southern terminus at Kipp Rd to Eden Rd then turning south to Tomlinson Rd. Construction would be expected in 2028, funding is dependent on renewal if the Ingham Parks & Trails millage in 2026.
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/delhi-township-holt-and-southside-lansing/new-biking-and-walking-trail-will-run-from-delhi-township-to-mason-almost
City View (Completed) https://goo.gl/maps/SLwgpR31AzJndvyz9
The project included the renovation of a former credit union headquarters into 55 apartments along with a new 5 floor building including 117 apartments and ground floor commercial space, $32 million total project cost. Completed in mid 2023
https://www.cityviewlansing.com/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2021/09/15/apartments-gym-and-yoga-studio-underway-lake-trust-site-lansing/5697049001/
Red Cedar project (Completed) https://goo.gl/maps/aThwpVgaWxrmxwjt7
A large project consisting of multiple mixed use buildings built in association with a major drain/park project on the former Red Cedar Gold course. The project includes 792 beds of student housing, 181 market rate apartments, two hotels, a senior living facility and over 40k sq ft of retail. Project cost $256 million. (also see Montgomery Drain project) Completed in late 2023
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/31/red-cedar-development-east-lansing-mariott-hyatt/70262203007/
https://www.redcedarfacts.com/
-Adado accessible playground/Play Michigan! (Completed) https://goo.gl/maps/37eBuRPRskvhLiHYA
$3.2 million accessible playground and pier at the north end of Adado Riverfront Park near Saginaw St. The playground opened in September 2023, see the official website below for more info. Completed in mid 2023
https://ourcommunity.org/leadership-projects/universally-accessible-playground
-REO Gateway (Completed) https://goo.gl/maps/cSgsutkcTH2w4e2d8
This riverfront apartment project at the southeast corner of Malcolm X St & Washington Ave will have 72 units across three buildings. Completed in late 2023
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2022/06/17/72-market-rate-apartments-being-built-near-gateway-reo-town/7648351001/
-Football building expansion (Complete) https://goo.gl/maps/QsoAPK1kxYS2NkYy9
A $67 million addition to southern end of the existing football building. Completed in late 2023
https://ipf.msu.edu/construction/current-projects/football-complex-renovation-and-addition
-Stadium North (Completed mid 2024) $33 million https://goo.gl/maps/iirZ6wzYhEDY6rhUA
A residential development with two 4-floor buildings each with 66 apartments, south of Erie St in the 500 blocks of N Cedar/Larch streets.
- LSJ: 132 new apartments proposed for Lansing’s Stadium District
-Montgomery Drain Project (Completed mid 2024) ~$30 million
A project to separate storm and sanitary sewers in and around the Frandor area with considerable publicly visible infrastructure, built partially in conjunction with the Red Cedar project. It includes a 20+ acre park with over a mile of new river trail south of the Red Cedar development along the Red Cedar River in addition to a series of ponds, trails, water features and an improved sledding hill at the existing Ranney Park. Other (above-ground) work includes rain gardens and water features throughout the Frandor commercial area, Michigan Ave medians and Red Cedar development
Official Site: Montgomery Drain Project
- LSJ: Montgomery Drain project near Frandor could start pumping water by summer's end
- LSJ: Fountains, waterfalls, art to decorate $30M drain project
-Esker Square apartments (Completed early 2024) https://goo.gl/maps/6uniMHkVuvgLmgQf9
Two 3-floor buildings totaling 90 apartments on Cedar St just north of Holt Rd
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/delhi-township-holt-and-southside-lansing/gillespie-company-set-to-bring-20-million-development-to-holt
-Fenner and Corporate Research Pathway (Completed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/hTUv52sTkEieCykg6
A new 2.3 mile trail which will connect to the existing Rivertrail at Aurelius and Mt Hope, travel through Fenner Nature Center into Evergreen Cemetery heading south where it will cross Forest Rd connecting to the Bear Lake Pathway. A short leg will continue out the north side of Evergreen to cross Mt Hope at Fidelity Rd to provide access to Crego Park/Rivertrail, another route will be constructed east of 127 coming out near the Izzo Family Medical Center. MDOT will complete the portion under 127 as part of the freeway's rebuild. Completion scheduled for fall 2024.
https://edc.lansingmi.gov/1210/FennerCorporate-Research-Pathway
-Walter French renovation into apartments (Under Construction) $25 million https://goo.gl/maps/mikuEDQtbDsKCDZM6
The former school building is currently being renovated into 76 apartments along with commercial space.
- LSJ: Walter French school redevelopment moves forward with $1.5M state tax credit
- WLNS: Lansing’s Walter French building to become affordable housing
- LSJ: See inside the renovation of Lansing’s historic Walter French school
Official Site: The Walter French
-Multicultural center (Completed 2025) $38 million https://goo.gl/maps/LGZhcbNF8NZhSAh39
A new $38 million 34k sq ft building at the northeast corner of Shaw & Farm.
https://ipf.msu.edu/construction/current-projects/multicultural-center
- Fish Ladder Music Park (Completed) $3.4 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/1DcuR45HUVuhCy926
Another project by the Capitol Region Community Foundation, the organization behind Rotary Park and the Play Michigan playground at Adado Park, this $3.4 million transformation of Burchard Park its Brenke Fish Ladder received $1.7 million in State appropriations and is fundraising to complete the project. The fish ladder will become an amphitheater with permanent sound and lighting, the bowl section of the fish ladder becoming seating. Other additions around the park will include improved seating, an outdoor fireplace, "electric forest" lighting, space for temporary stage and a food truck area, along with general landscaping improvements. Construction began in May 2025 and was completed in October.
Official Site: https://ourcommunity.org/leadership-projects/fish-ladder-music-park
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/major-renovations-underway-at-old-towns-burchard-park,141576
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/entertainment-returns-to-brenke-fish-ladder-with-the-opening-of-fish-ladder-music-park,162604
-Park Michigan (On Hold)
This long awaited project calls for replacing the State of Michigan employee parking lots between Ottawa and Allegan east of the Hall of justice with an expansive park space that will tie into the existing memorials there.
https://www.wlns.com/news/new-park-planned-for-michigan-capitol/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/11/21/park-michigan-mall-concept-state-capitol-lansing/71620184007/
-530 Albert apartments (Rejected by Council/On-Hold) https://goo.gl/maps/6LU5j5xymFiG4dGZ7
Currently proposed as a 5 floor 122 unit affordable housing project on the private land that was leased to the city for a public parking lot. The Plan was rejected by council in October 2023, future plans are unclear.
https://eastlansinginfo.news/albert-ave-affordable-housing-project-heads-for-public-hearing-with-opposition-organized
https://eastlansinginfo.news/city-council-denies-530-albert-development-in-2-3-vote/
-Apartments in Cherry Hill (Proposed - possibly stalled )
In late 2019 a developer proposed a 52 unit three floor apartment building at the northeast corner of Cherry and E St Joseph streets. The developer had no construction timeline at the time of announcing their plans other than saying that construction was not imminent, they appear to still own the properties the new building would sit on as of May 2024. There were no media reports at the time.
-Emergent Biotech expansion (Proposed - possibly stalled) https://goo.gl/maps/utnRqEbSHjQefytW6
A potential 120k sq ft expansion of the companies facilities on property at the southeast corner of the airport's industrial park.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2021/05/05/emergent-biosolutions-eyes-dewitt-location-biopharma-facility/4921025001/
-The Crossing/Shiwassee Senior Lofts (Proposed - possibly stalled) https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2PVN3svwAZPTjJo6
In September 2016 a developer proposed two four-floor buildings, each 77 units, one for workforce housing and one for senior housing. At the time, the rezoning was approved and subsequently made redundant with the new form-based code, no further information is known. In early 2024 a vacant commercial building on the site was demolished.
https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/175/the-crossing-shiwassee-senior-lofts#latest
-Lansing City Hall move to former Masonic Temple (Cancelled - Change of site)
"The city has received $40 million from the state to relocate city hall, the city administration has chosen the old Masonic Temple Building, last used by Cooley Law School, as their preferred option. Few details are currently available about the plan." This plan has been cancelled in favor of a move to property along Grand near the CATA station.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/lansing-unveils-long-awaited-new-city-hall-plan-in-historic-building/ar-AA1gF3Xa
https://lansingcitypulse.com/stories/city-hall-headed-up-the-street-to-old-masonic-temple,70656
-N Grand River Apartments https://goo.gl/maps/LJwQRBh39pihSi6d7
This 10-floor 168 unit apartment complex would be built on the east side of N Grand River on the north bank of the river. There have been no stories yet in local media but the project was going through zoning approval in August 2022. ***As of June 2024 the property in question is back on the market with no news on any development***
-Downtown Okemos redevelopment (Proposed) $88 million https://goo.gl/maps/PdY9BnJ91hMt3nTR6
This $88 million project will include 30k sq ft of commercial space and 206 apartments across two 4-floor buildings at Okemos & Hamilton. ***As of October 2024 the project appears to be dead***
https://www.meridian.mi.us/businesses/development-projects/village-of-okemos-project
https://www.wilx.com/2024/10/24/5-years-latervillage-okemos-is-delayed-indefinitely/
-Eagle Township Megasite (Cancelled) https://goo.gl/maps/Dbpb7SLPpfqRVnFf6
This 1200 acre site owned by MSU and various private land holders is being marketed nationally/internationally for advanced manufacturing or research & development.
https://www.wilx.com/2023/05/30/clinton-county-eagle-township-moving-forward-with-mega-site-study/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/18/michigan-state-eagle-sale-megasite-rural-preservation/70232793007/
https://www.wilx.com/2024/11/14/eagle-township-mega-site-defeated-by-residents-disapproval/
-Norm Fasteners new factory (Cancelled) $77 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/4A7spT87998YfphG6
A Turkish manufacturer of fasteners has proposed a 365k sq ft $77 million facility that could employ 200 people in Bath Township on Webster Rd just north of I-69. Completion is anticipated for Fall 2025.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2023/12/12/norm-fasteners-bath-township-manufacturing-site-state-incentives/71877813007/
https://www.wilx.com/2024/11/26/norm-fasteners-pulls-out-bath-township-site/