Lansing Area Development Rundown (updated 9/4/24)

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This thread is intended to cover notable urban developments and other major projects in the Greater Lansing Area

There's around $7 Billion in projects around the Lansing area listed on this page, proposed & under construction, including over 1200 units of new housing just within the Lansing city limits!!!


--Table of Contents--
-Lansing Projects Under Construction https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16057/#Comment_16057
-Lansing Proposed Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16058/#Comment_16058
-Lansing Proposed Projects (continued) https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16059/#Comment_16059
-Lansing Township Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16060/#Comment_16060
-East Lansing Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16061/#Comment_16061
-MSU Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16237/#Comment_16237
-Okemos/Haslett/Bath Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16340/#Comment_16340
-Grand Ledge/Waverly Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16341/#Comment_16341
-Holt/Mason/Southern Suburbs Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16342/#Comment_16342
-Streets/Transit/Trails projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16343/#Comment_16343
-Completed in 2023 https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16344/#Comment_16344
-Completed in 2024 https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16345/#Comment_16345
-On hold and Cancelled Projects https://develop.metrolansing.com/discussions/discussion/comment/16347/#Comment_16347


...Also check out this map of paved trails in the Lansing area:
-Map of paved trails https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1F_16PkqYRdjYzxvX_0o8KjRK1o3vmCw&usp=sharing

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-- Lansing *under construction*--




-Neogen Shiawassee St Expansion (Under Construction) $208 million https://goo.gl/maps/jmKEz4gJahaZYBS76
A $70 million (amended to $175 million in July 2024 per planning documents) 175k sq ft expansion of their existing Shiawasse St facilities. The 3-floor building will be used for manufacturing and research. ***Update: There is a phase II proposal to demolish 720 E Shiawassee to build a new 35k sq ft office building and buy/renovate the building at 703 E Michigan. The new total project cost is projected at $208 million, the expanded brownfield is going through City Council as of late July 2024***
- LSJ: Neogen Corporation moving ahead with plans for $70M expansion in Lansing
- LSJ: Neogen plans $200M expansion of campus near downtown Lansing




-The Ovation/Lansing performing arts center (Under Construction) ~$30 million https://goo.gl/maps/NdQUbuPWKQJUTMBt7
An up to 2,000 seat performance venue at the southwest corner of Washington Sq & Lenawee. Renovation of the existing building on site is underway and major construction on the new structure is tentatively slated to begin in late 2024
- LSJ: Lansing marks start of construction for 'pivotal' downtown performing arts center
- City Pulse: City breaks ground on a downtown performing arts center




-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



-City of Lansing new public safety complex (Under Construction) ~$100+ million https://goo.gl/maps/HBtDXpPQX4V22L9w5
This project will relocate the Lansing Police HQ and lockup, Fire Department HQ, 54a District Courts and Fire Station #9 to a new complex on Washington Ave just north of Washington Park
- WLNS: $175 million bond for Lansing public safety complex passes
- LSJ: Lansing's pitching $175 million public safety proposal. What you need to know



-Moores Park Pool restoration (Under Construction) $6.2 million https://goo.gl/maps/33s1DHoVQfjS1Eya8
The city has been awarded $6.2 million in state grant money to complete a restoration of this historic pool. Work began in May 2024 with a mid 2025 completion expected.
Official Site: Michigan Historic Preservation Network - Save Moores Park Pool
- LSJ: Then and Now: Moores Park Pool through the years
- Fox 47: A new life Work begins to restore Moores Park Pool in Lansing



-Miller Rd housing complex (Under Construction) https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4HPzbvgoN7muBEE7
This project would turn just over 11 acres at the SW corner of Miller & Aurelius into a 55 unit housing complex of single family homes and duplexes. Rezoning was approved in July 2023 with no construction timeline available.

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-- Lansing *proposed*--





-Tower on the Grand (Proposed) $200+ million including following two projects https://goo.gl/maps/8GDTkWhhWUud1z4u9
A 25 floor, 300k sq ft building with 308 apartments along with commercial space and parking. Proposed as part of a trio of projects including Capitol Tower and the Prudden Building. Start date Q3 2024
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/real-estate-company-unveils-215m-project-to-redevelop-downtown-lansing
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/08/08/downtown-lansing-apartments-gentilozzi-washington-square/70543000007/




-Capitol Tower (Proposed) https://goo.gl/maps/yWFGw6ekRBVUTSCE7
This new 6 floor building at the northwest corner of Walnut & Ottawa would house 80 apartments on the lower floors and 36k sq ft of office space on the top two floors. Seven three floor townhouses are to be constructed on Ottawa west of the new building at a later point. Proposed as part of a trio of projects including Tower on the Grand and the Prudden Building. Start date Q4 2024
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/real-estate-company-unveils-215m-project-to-redevelop-downtown-lansing
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/08/08/downtown-lansing-apartments-gentilozzi-washington-square/70543000007/




-Prudden Building apartments and parking garage (Proposed) https://goo.gl/maps/4UpWM3oMJ9ktrPC19
This office building at the southwest corner of Michigan & Washington would be renovated into 60 apartments and restore its ground floor retail, the two floor building at 108 S Washington Sq would be demolished for a new 3-4 floor 100 space parking garage with 5k sq ft ground floor retail. Proposed as part of a trio of projects including Capitol Tower and the Tower on the Grand. Start date Q2 2024
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/real-estate-company-unveils-215m-project-to-redevelop-downtown-lansing
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/08/08/downtown-lansing-apartments-gentilozzi-washington-square/70543000007/



-Riverview 220 (Proposed) $23 million https://goo.gl/maps/eDBLoy4uudF8sAfL8
A 63 unit 4 floor apartment building with 2,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space in the 500 block of S Grand across from the CATA transit center. The 62k sq ft building will have 7 market rate units and 56 affordable housing units (60% of area median income paying 30% of income). The PILOT was introduced to City Council in August 2024. Construction could begin in December 2024 and wrap up in September of 2026.
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/lansing-housing-commission-gets-federal-tax-credit-for-proposed-downtown-apartments,65923


-Grand Vista Place (Proposed) $20.5 million https://goo.gl/maps/FnfbpRFLnZL2EPRW7
This proposal is for 55 low to moderate income apartments on the former LSJ parking lot on Grand Ave just south of the MBA building. The 50k sq ft building will have no market rate units and 55 affordable housing units (60% of area median income paying 30% of income). This project was originally proposed for the city lot that will now host city hall and would have included CATA offices. There is currently no information on where the CATA offices may now be located. The PILOT was introduced to City Council in August 2024, construction expected to begin in January 2025 with an October 2026 completion.
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/housing-commission-cata-downtown-plan-offers-new-hope-for-the-homeless-population,56063




- The Iris (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKi5CuxygtnTXast6
This project will renovate the storefronts on the north side of the 900 block of West Saginaw into 11 apartments with 11k sq ft of commercial space that will include a career training center with other community services.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/11/02/lansing-giving-out-6m-in-state-grants-frandor-sears-solar-charity/71419515007/
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/back-on-the-block-west-saginaw-street-lansing,23053


-GM Grand River Plant EV conversion (Proposed) $1.4 Billion https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZjwigeNLpPKZfWfV8
The GM Grand River Plant was slated to undergo a conversion to EV's as per the most recent UAW agreement, the plan was recently bolstered by a $500 million Federal grant. The conversion is expected to cost at least $1.4 billion, it's unclear if any new construction or other notable exterior changes will be involved with the conversion. GM has not stated what will be built at the plant but speculation is that the electric Corvette and/or Camaro could come there along with some Cadillac models.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2024/07/11/gm-lansing-grand-river-assembly-jobs-evs-electric-plant-camaro-cadillac/74366607007/
https://www.wilx.com/2024/07/11/gms-lansing-grand-river-assembly-receives-500m-grant-manufacturing-electric-vehicles/
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/corvette-ev-electric-cadillac-sedans-could-be-built-at-lansing-grand-river/
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2023/11/gm-to-invest-1-25-billion-at-lansing-grand-river-plant-for-ev-production/



- Genesee Street School Apartments (Proposed) $18.5 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/hP5kLRoycBQHZ2Aq6
After several failed attempts to rehab the school in recent years have failed, this proposal calls for turning the old school building into 22 apartments along with building a new three floor wing to the south to house an additional 32 apartments. The project would total about $18.5 million, the apartments would be subsidized and only for elderly or disabled individuals. Construction is tentatively slated for May 2025 with completion June 2026 pending a Low Income Housing Tax Credit application
https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2024-08-14/developer-proposes-senior-housing-to-rehabilitate-historic-lansing-school

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-- Lansing *proposed (continued)*--


- Barnes Avenue School Apartments (Proposed) $16 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/e26WFcmNWk8ED2pk9
A national housing developer proposes to renovate the Barnes Avenue School into 21 apartments while building an addition with another 30 units, the building is intended for low income seniors. The developer is attempting to place the building on the register of historic places and will be pursuing historic tax credits, indicating an intention to do a historic renovation of at least the exterior. The school, built in 1919 and closed by the school district in 1979, last housed Shabazz Academy.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/04/19/barnes-street-school-lansing-redevelopment-low-income-housing-seniors-shabazz/70127344007/


-West Junior renovation into apartments (Proposed) $15 million https://goo.gl/maps/X3rHtraMVHwAfwXE6
The three story former school on Lenawee between Pine and Chestnut would be renovated into 75 apartments under this proposal while the auditorium would be renovated for public use.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2021/09/17/west-junior-high-school-site-lansing-apartments/8351871002/
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/developers-pitch-plan-to-renovate-shuttered-west-junior-high-school,18040


-RoeCo (Proposed) $60-$190 million https://goo.gl/maps/tsUB8X9cxbmwsk9i9
This project would redevelop the former Sears Building at Clippert & Michigan into a mix of restaurant, retail and entertainment spaces.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/08/30/former-lansing-sears-building-mixed-use-entertainment-destination-frandor/65458073007/
https://roeco.cbre-properties.com/lansing-area/



-Lansing City Hall hotel renovation (Proposed) $47 million
The city received $40m to relocate city hall freeing up the existing building for a long-proposed hotel renovation. In July 2024 the sale was approved by council, once the new city hall is complete and the city has moved the current building will be transferred to the developer, Beitler Real Estate Services. The plan includes 183 hotel rooms, a 7th floor rooftop restaurant and additional retail space built out towards the corner of Michigan & Capitol. Tentative completion date would be 14 months after the city vacates the building.
https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2023-07-21/lansing-to-receive-state-funding-for-new-city-hall-reviving-potential-hotel-conversion-idea
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2018/08/30/chicago-developer-downtown-lansing-hotel-plans-gillespie-meijer-grocery-store/1143683002/
https://www.wlns.com/news/plan-to-turn-lansing-city-hall-into-a-hotel-goes-to-council/
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/downtown-old-town-reo-town/council-approves-city-hall-sell-hotel-expected-to-come-next



-Lansing City Hall move to former Boarshead property (Proposed) $40 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/hVDSMSYHJiB3teLt5
The city has received $40m from the state to relocate city hall, after a proposed move to the former Masonic Temple was rejected by City Council the administration has settled on moving city hall to the city owned parking lot at Grand & Lenawee that was previously home to Boarshead Theater. The building is currently projected to be 75k sq ft but could also include a new CATA headquarters.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/05/09/lansing-city-hall-proposal-grand-avenue-cata-masonic-temple/73625534007/
https://www.wlns.com/news/new-location-for-city-hall-announced-in-lansing/
https://lansingcitypulse.com/stories/schor-proposes-old-center-for-the-arts-property-for-a-new-lansing-city-hall,96007



-Sparrow: New surgical center on Michigan Ave (Proposed) $40 million https://goo.gl/maps/oxeSDSu8KsYUXy1u7
This proposal would create a 100k sq ft stand alone surgical center at the northwest corner of Michigan & Pennsylvania
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2020/10/12/sparrow-planning-100-000-square-foot-outpatient-center-downtown/5966185002/



-Sparrow: New patient tower (Proposed) $350 million https://goo.gl/maps/3FCmQUyDbF1ogdbr8
This new 5-floor addition would sit just north of the existing hospital across Jerome St and would add 112 patient rooms. The building will be designed to support future vertical expansion of another 5 floors to create another 10 floor tower.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2021/09/19/sparrow-health-system-hospital-expansion-downtown-campus-outpatient-facilities/8309173002/


-Sparrow: New Mental Health Facility (Proposed) $100 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/k6n8jL8RaTjEBD9g9
Sparrow is proposing a new mental health facility on or near the site of the former Eastern HS, the existing building's future is unclear. The 120 bed facility will consist of 100k sq ft spread over two floors. No renderings or timeline are available as of June 2024.
https://lansingcitypulse.com/stories/eastern-high-school-to-become-psychiatric-facility,98995
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/06/07/u-m-health-sparrow-new-psychiatric-hospital-eastern-high-school/74017455007/




-Wheel District apartment project (Proposed) https://goo.gl/maps/c6BAWX9YWrFdRTUcA
A 240 unit redevelopment of several blocks north of Saginaw between Pennsylvania and Prudden streets proposed by Harry Hepler. Demolition and some site work have been completed, the construction timeline is unknown.
https://lansingcitypulse.com/stories/can-this-developer-revitalize-a-neighborhood-between-saginaw-hwy-and-oakland-ave-harry-hepler-gm-electric-vehicle-battery-plant,54527
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/10/08/harry-hepler-h-inc-development-saginaw-pennsylvania/71100483007/
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/what-is-the-wheel-district,82525


-Prudden Wheel Lofts (Proposed) $8-$10 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/iW7xtiQ53UV5YFmA9
A proposal by Harry Hepler for 134 units in the building directly north of/attached to MW Lofts, part of the newly minted "Wheel District" where a large new-build apartment project is also proposed by Hepler
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/what-is-the-wheel-district,82525

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-- Lansing *proposed (continued)*--


-Hillsdale & MLK townhouse complex (Proposed) https://goo.gl/maps/2JUSMCJxW2WNiVjdA
40 unit apartment complex on MLK between Hillsdale and Lenawee.
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/lansing-plans-to-offload-vacant-land-for-affordable-housing,19609


-Park Michigan (Proposed)
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/



- Fish Ladder Music Park (Proposed) $2.3 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 $2.3 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 be transformed into 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.
Official Site: https://ourcommunity.org/leadership-projects/fish-ladder-music-park


-- Lansing Township --


-Michigan & Howard mixed use development (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/FQq1mRRDjtMXZfM88
A proposal making its way through township approval processes in late 2023 for a mixed use project along Michigan between Howard and Detroit streets. The project would consist of a 5-floor building housing 168 apartments and a 4-floor storage facility. Further details are unclear, there's been no local media reports as of yet.

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-- East Lansing --



-Park Place phase 2 (Proposed) https://goo.gl/maps/tk3VaGnWdKHEgwHB7
A 6 floor 96 unit affordable apartment required by the city as a part of the Park Place development (Abbott Place/The Graduate Hotel).
https://eastlansinginfo.news/one-developer-off-the-hook-another-will-attempt-affordable-housing-downtown/



-Evergreen Ave property (RFP) https://goo.gl/maps/gz8TSAqsEhpiN4pA7
A development on city-owned land first proposed to be a 10-floor office building will now head back for a new RFP process.
https://eastlansinginfo.news/river-caddis-loses-exclusive-development-agreement-dda-will-seek-new-proposals-for-evergreen-properties/
https://eastlansinginfo.news/dda-to-once-again-take-pitches-on-evergreen-properties/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/08/14/east-lansing-evergreen-properties-land-for-sale-dda/74718349007/

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-- MSU --


-Multicultural center (Under Construction) $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



-New IM building (Under Construction) $200+ million https://goo.gl/maps/G7yevTJRPhZ7Jp6w5
This new replacement for IM West will be on the southeast corner of Harrison & Shaw. The new building will be 293k sq ft and cost over $200 million. Pending fundraising may allow the pool to be upgraded to a Division I competition-appropriate natatorium.
https://ipf.msu.edu/construction/current-projects/student-recreation-and-wellness-center
Construction webcam: https://app.oxblue.com/cameras/aa22e2fbf16c90330c1de07661568e6a?openlink=grangerconstruction/msusrwc



-Plant and environmental science building (Proposed - funded) $195 million https://goo.gl/maps/BQcHidDJp1PrAAJfA
A new $200 million 208k sq ft building at the northeast corner of Wilson & Farm. Completion anticipated in January 2027.
https://ipf.msu.edu/construction/current-projects/plant-and-environmental-science-building
https://trustees.msu.edu/meetings/documents/2024/BF5-PROCEED-Plant and Environmental Science Building2.pdf



-Engineering and Digital Innovation Center (Proposed - funded) $318 million https://goo.gl/maps/cLcZ1JAqUUwFDmyq9
A $318million ~270k sq ft building proposed for the southwest corner of Shaw & Red Cedar streets. The project may also include a new parking ramp.
https://ipf.msu.edu/construction/current-projects/engineering-and-digital-innovation-center


-Health education building (Proposed - funded)
A large new building in the south academic district, specific location TBD.
https://ipf.msu.edu/construction/current-projects/health-education-building


-MSU Pavilion expansion (Proposed - fundraising) https://maps.app.goo.gl/jfGMirMY2czQ1mzb9
A proposed 40k sq ft expansion on the east side of the MSU Pavilion would allow for a second indoor arena. There is currently a fundraising effort with a goal of $4 million.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/pavilion/pavilion-project


-MSU Olympic Sports Arena (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/nRY4EwySAiBckydj7
In September 2024 MSU Board of Trustees authorized planning on a 4,000-5,500 seat arena geared towards their olympic sports. The arena could be accompanied by a new hotel, housing, offices, retail and parking. There has been no word on a potential timeline for the project.
https://trustees.msu.edu/meetings/documents/2024/BF3-PLAN-P3 Planning Study.pdf
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/campus/2024/09/06/michigan-state-university-trustees-new-sports-arena/75099819007/

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-- Okemos/Haslett/Bath --


-Haslett Village Square redevelopment (Under Construction) $81 million https://goo.gl/maps/Xiu7tL54KxWPHWfz9
The existing Haslett Village Square will be redeveloped into a combination of housing, office and retail. It will include 4-floor 132 unit $21 million senior building with ground floor commercial (out of frame in the above site plan), standalone retail & office space, a 4 floor market rate building (A1 above) along other apartments & townhouses totaling an additional 301 units (433 units total).
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2022/07/11/haslett-village-square-demolition-senior-housing-underway/7776461001/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2022/03/08/301-unit-housing-development-could-come-haslett-marsh-roads/9424499002/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/21/haslett-village-meridian-township-development-retail-residential/70235293007/
https://www.meridian.mi.us/businesses/development-projects/haslett-village-square-concept-2-project



-Newton Place / Newton Pointe (Under Construction) https://maps.app.goo.gl/h258eFRp7sLqBSa4A
Newton Place is a four floor mixed use building part of the larger Newton Park development at the SE corner of Saginaw and Newton. The project will also include a collection of 10 unit, 4 unit and single family dwellings for a total of 225 units. Construction on the main four floor building is scheduled to finish in fall 2024.
https://www.livenewtonplace.com/



-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.
https://www.meridian.mi.us/businesses/development-projects/village-of-okemos-project




-Norm Fasteners new factory (Proposed) $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/



- Bath School Disaster Museum (Proposed - fundraising) $5+ million https://maps.app.goo.gl/3w9GexyKW1NX5G8WA
Volunteers are aiming to raise at least $5 million to support the construction of a museum in James Couzens Memorial Park to honor the Bath School Bombing.
Official Site: https://bathschoolmuseum.org/new-museum/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/05/17/bath-school-disaster-anniversary-museum-proposal/73717579007/


- Grand Reserve (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/virFiBKjb17HMExd6
A suburban residential development between Central Park Dr & Powell Rd consisting of 55 single family homes and 65 duplex units. Approved in November 2022.

- Silverleaf (Under Construction) https://maps.app.goo.gl/z5vJ1e96LdwTGqDV7
A suburban residential development on 94 acres on the northside of Bennett Rd between Hagadorn & Hulett consisting of 150 single family homes.

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-- Grand Ledge/Waverly/western suburbs --

-New Consumers Energy regional offices (Under Construction) https://maps.app.goo.gl/uHQaF7xAmucnG9WG8
This new complex will move their existing Willow St facilities to a 77 acre site near Canal & Lansing Rd. Technically in the City of Lansing due to a 425 agreement.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2022/10/25/consumers-energy-operations-center-moving-to-windsor-township/69588936007/


-Ultium Battery Plant (Under Construction) $2.6 Billion https://goo.gl/maps/HDnRZbxLFNYnLANT6
This $2.6 billion 2.8 million sq ft battery plant is just west of GM's existing Delta Township assembly plant. Technically in the City of Lansing due to a 425 agreement.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/money/business/2022/09/07/2-6-billion-lansing-battery-cell-plant-ultium-cells-construction/65857622007/



-LBWL Delta Energy Park expansion (Under Construction) $160 million (RICE generator only) https://maps.app.goo.gl/5CQbiHtiMqVqBrBy5
LBWL is proposing to add 6 RICE (reciprocating internal combustion engine) generators for 108 MW of on demand power to account for the variability in renewables along with 10 MW of solar and 40MW of battery storage. This is the first part of a $750 million plan to add 650 MW of capacity through local facilities and statewide investments in wind and solar.
https://www.lbwl.com/community/newsroom/2023-07-19-lansing-bwl-announces-plans-650mw-clean-energy
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/lansing-bwl-clean-energy-leader-michigan-committed-green-goals-board-water-light,80255
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/07/19/lansing-board-water-light-electricity-solar-wind/70428637007/
https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/simmering-over-gas,103989




-Mclaren- Grand Ledge (Under Construction) $40 million https://maps.app.goo.gl/cMd77XrHDR7mMuwk6
Mclaren plans to build a new 34k sq ft building on 4 acres at the SW corner of Saginaw & Nixon roads, the $40 million facility will include a 17 room emergency department in addition to family medicine office. Construction slated to begin in summer 2024 and should finish by fall of 2025.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/03/19/mclaren-new-emergency-department-medical-campus-grand-ledge/73017579007/?fbclid=IwAR1JxljBq-HfSxGYk6C_fyO-CDI_nAd2D7LGVFNrBVkZCLrYgNfZD4r4t58
https://www.wlns.com/news/local-news/mclaren-announces-40-million-medical-campus-in-grand-ledge/



-Eagle Township Megasite (RFP) 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/



-Canal Club Phase II (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y3h3Zw7MTFA3R7tE6
This relatively large suburban style apartment proposal would add 354 apartments across 11 buildings just north of the existing 400+ unit complex. Construction timeline is unclear, township approval was granted in April 2024.
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/03/13/canal-club-apartments-expansion-delta-township/72883767007/
https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/04/10/new-apartments-delta-township-canal-club-expansion/73246873007/



-Avenue Apartments (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/sq7sh9bRskXyzjrS9
This 78 acre development will consist of 340 townhouse style units across multiple mostly 3-6 unit buildings. It will be part of Grand Ledge through a 425 agreement with Oneida Township.

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-- Holt/Mason/Southern Suburbs --

- Elkhorn Pass (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLw6PwDawwNjBoKWA
This proposal for mostly wooded land at the northwest corner of Holt & College roads would include 76 "individual site condos" and 71 single family rental homes. The project was working its way through township approval processes in June 2024 as the Planning Commission requested changes to the site plan.


- Avis Flats (Proposed) https://maps.app.goo.gl/DnFYoHmZVHnoux2t6
This suburban apartment project is slated for 25 acres of open land on the west side of Aurelius just south of Glenberry Dr. The complex would include 220 units across 11 buildings along with a clubhouse. The site plan was approved at the June 24th Planning Commission meeting and could begin construction before the end of 2024.

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--Street and Transit Projects-- (proposed & under construction)


-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 (Under Construction)
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 slated to open June 2024 while Phase III will begin construction sometime in 2024.
https://www.meridian.mi.us/government/township-projects/msu-to-lake-lansing-trail-project



-Fenner and Corporate Research Pathway (Under Construction) 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. Work to begin in 2024.
https://edc.lansingmi.gov/1210/FennerCorporate-Research-Pathway

- 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 an unknown construction timeline. ***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. No timeline has yet been given on this newest phase.
https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/delhi-township-holt-and-southside-lansing/new-biking-and-walking-trail-will-run-from-delhi-township-to-mason-almost

- N East Pathway phase 1 (Proposed - funded) https://maps.app.goo.gl/zVp5rfY5DXEVosXq5
Among the grants received from the state by Lansing in 2023 was one to build the first small section of a larger master-planned N East Pathway. The section funded would run in between Oakland and Shiawassee along the CSX RR tracks. The route is planned to eventually lead to Granger Meadows Park via an abandoned rail ROW and Wood St Landfill property, another branch of the path is slated to connect to the Coleman Rd shared use sidewalk which will itself soon be integrated with East Lansing's Northern Tier Trail.
https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2023-03-28/lansing-looking-to-expand-river-trail-other-paths-in-city