Developments

By Rachelle Legrand (via WILX 10)

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Lansing is getting ready to “Fiesta” as crews set up for the Lansing Fiesta at Adado Riverfront Park.

The four-day event runs June 18 through June 21 with activities planned Thursday through Sunday.

Organizers say carnival rides are going up now, along with a long list of food trucks and vendors.

They expect more than 100 businesses to take part this week.

By Riley Connell (via WILX 10)

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - Main streets are getting creative this summer in hopes of driving more foot traffic to Mid-Michigan businesses.

From free parking incentives to late-night shopping events, local downtowns are rolling out new programs as warm weather brings open patios and a full calendar of community events.

Downtown Lansing plans after-hours event series

By Al Wilson (via Lansing State Journal)

LANSING — Kositchek’s men’s apparel store in downtown Lansing will not reopen, the owners announced almost two years after a devastating storm damaged the company’s building.

The roof of the store at 113 N. Washington Square collapsed on July 9, 2024 after a severe storm and heavy rainfall.

By Jade Chaparro (via WILX)

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.

By Jade Chaparro (via WILX)

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.

Photo Credit: WILX Livestream

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. 

By Kristen Matthews (via WITL 100.7 FM)

Get ready for more growth in Lansing’s restaurant scene!

Lansing’s Restaurant Boom Continues in 2026

By Kristen Matthews (via 97.5 Now FM)

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. 

By: Rachel Greco (via Lansing State Journal)

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.

By Andrew Roth (via WKAR Public Media)

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.