What's Happening in Lansing, MI…

A developer wants to renovate the Temple Building in Lansing's Old Town, and could spend as much as $9m in the effort, according to an article in the Lansing State Journal.

Earlier this year, Michigan Community Capital purchased the Temple Building, a two-story structure in Old Town, and proposes to redevelop the property, creating a mixed-use project offering four residential floors above ground-floor retail spaces. A parking garage two stories in height is also part of the plans. Brochure printing can provide materials that illustrate the amenities of projects like this.

Andy Schor, the mayor of Lansing, described the building as “iconic.” He added he was excited by the prospect of working with Michigan Community Capital on a project that offers both housing and retail space, since both residential and commercial activity are important to the area.

The Temple Building was constructed in 1906, and is now described as “functionally obsolete.” A number of churches have used the building during its lifetime, and it housed a nightclub, and a bar. Most recently, it served as an artists' cooperative, but has been vacant now for several years.

Kris Klein, speaking for the Lansing Economic Partnership, said the project would create new housing in Old Town, where it is badly needed, and where occupancy rates are high.

If the City Council approves the project, construction could begin in the spring of 2020.