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Parking Just Got Easier Downtown

Good news for anyone planning a trip downtown this summer! The City of Lansing has introduced several parking improvements designed to make visiting downtown more convenient and customer-friendly. Based on feedback from residents, businesses, and visitors, these updates make it easier to stop in for a quick errand, spend more time exploring, or enjoy an evening downtown.

Finding Community Beyond Campus

By: Allie Huntley

As an MSU student, it’s easy to spend most of your time in East Lansing. Between classes, campus events, and everything happening in between, there’s always something competing for your attention. But this summer, while living and working in Lansing, I’ve discovered something that feels surprisingly familiar just a few miles west of campus… a strong sense of community. 

July Letter from the Director

As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, I find myself reflecting on the many changes, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped Michigan’s Downtown over the years. Through the years of economic shifts, changing workplace trends, and periods of growth and reinvention, one thing has remained constant – Downtown Lansing continues to stand as the heart of our Capital City.

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