Guest Writer Alex Rusek
Downtown Lansing is undergoing one of the most significant periods of redevelopment in its history. From new residential towers and adaptive reuse projects to public infrastructure investments and affordable housing developments, construction activity is reshaping the city’s skyline and creating new opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Project: The Ovation
· Building: The Ovation
o What is it?: The Ovation Center for Music and Arts is a transformative space for residents and visitors alike to enjoy and create art, coming to Downtown Lansing in early 2027. The Ovation Center will have a standing-room capacity of 2,025 for its two-story main stage.
o Status: Construction underway.
o Scheduled to be completed: 2027
o Address: 520 S. Washington Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: City of Lansing/Freund & Associates
Project: New Vision Lansing
· Building: The Tower on Grand
o What is it?: Perhaps the most prominent of Lansing’s ongoing construction projects, the Tower on Grand, when completed, will be a 28-story skyscraper and Lansing’s newest tallest building.
o Status: Construction underway.
o Scheduled to be completed: 2027
o Address: 215 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Gentilozzi Real Estate
· Building: Capitol Tower
o What is it?: The Capitol Tower will feature 105 residential units, along with mixed-use and office space, when completed in 2027.
o Status: Construction underway.
o Scheduled to be completed: 2027
o Address: 201 N. Walnut Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Gentilozzi Real Estate
· Building: Ingham Building
o What is it?: Built in 1928 in the Classical Revival style, originally serving as the headquarters for the Lansing Board of Water and Light, the Ingham Building is being transformed into a residential building with 25 residential apartments.
o Status: Construction underway.
o Scheduled to be completed: 2027
o Address: 116 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Gentilozzi Real Estate
· Building: Washington Square
o What is it?: A century-old 10-story building that is being renovated and expected to bring 60 new apartments to downtown Lansing.
o Status: Construction underway.
o Scheduled to be completed: 2027
o Address: 100 Block S. Washington Square, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Gentilozzi Real Estate
Project: Lansing City Hall
· Building: David Hollister Lansing City Hall
o What is it?: The new modern city hall will feature a one-stop customer service center, advanced technology, and thoughtful design to create a more efficient and accessible experience for the community.
o Status: Construction underway.
o Scheduled to be completed: 2026
o Address: 425 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: The Boji Group
Project: Riverview 220
· Building:
o What is it?: Mixed-use housing development featuring 63 apartments (mix of affordable and market-rate) and first-floor commercial space.
o Status: Completed June 2026.
o Address: 220 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Lansing Housing Commission
Project: Grand Vista Place Development
· Building: Grand Vista Place
o What is it?: An affordable housing development in Downtown Lansing, Michigan, built and managed by the Lansing Housing Commission, featuring 55 affordable family apartments.
o Status: Completed June 2026
o Address: 521 S. Grand Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Lansing Housing Commission
Project: Brick Row
· Building: Brick Row
o What is it?: Along Michigan Avenue, the Brick Row project has transformed six historic buildings into a mixed-use development featuring 15 residential units and multiple retail spaces.
o Status: Completed October 2026
o Address: 600 Block E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48933
o Developer: Gillespie Group
As cranes continue to rise and construction crews remain active throughout the district, Downtown Lansing is increasingly becoming a city in transition. The projects now underway have the potential to reshape Michigan’s capital city for decades to come, bringing new residents, new businesses, and renewed energy to Michigan’s Downtown.
