Welcome to the Michigan Avenue Corridor!
The Michigan Avenue corridor links downtown East Lansing with downtown Lansing, the State Capital and Michigan State University, and serves as one of the most important transportation arteries in the region. The passage of the 2005 Corridor Improvement Authority Act has created the unique opportunity for communities along Michigan Avenue to explore ways to revitalize this critical link. Improving this corridor will result in connecting a multitude of important employers and cultural resources into a distinctly cohesive and welcoming district. The revitalization project is the result of a partnership between the City of East Lansing, City of Lansing, Lansing Township and Michigan State University. The ultimate goal of the project is to revitalize and beautify the Michigan Avenue corridor to make it more walkable, attract a larger base of customers and create a pleasant living environment for surrounding neighbors. The corridor covers the stretch of Michigan Avenue from downtown East Lansing to Pere Marquette Street in Lansing, and crosses three jurisdictions that are working together on this exciting initiative!
Why Michigan Avenue Michigan Avenue is a commercial corridor of regional importance economically, historically and culturally, and functions as a gateway to mid-Michigan and the entire State of Michigan. Read more. Corridor Improvement Authority Exploratory Committee In light of the recent passage of the Corridor Improvement Authority Act, the cities of Lansing and East Lansing along with Lansing Township have formed a study committee to launch a joint effort that would result in improvements to the Michigan Avenue Corridor. The exploratory committee was established to consider the opportunity to revitalize the Michigan Avenue corridor, from the Pere Marquette railroad crossing in Lansing to Grand River Avenue in East Lansing. Read more. Corridor Improvement Authority Act The Corridor Improvement Authority Act of 2005 represents a unique opportunity for the collaborative, comprehensive redevelopment of Michigan Avenue into the “Main Street of the Capital Region.” Read more. Conceptual Development Plan Adopted in 2008, the document outlines corridor vision and goals and serves as a foundation for the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. The main goal is to improve Michigan Avenue from downtown East Lansing to Pere Marquette Street in Lansing. Read more.
Supporting Actions and Studies Building upon the initial efforts around the Michigan Avenue Corridor Conceptual Development Plan, several initiatives, plans and projects are related to the Michigan Avenue Corridor. Read more.