Investing in the Future of the Gateway Corridor
The Lansing Gateway Corridor runs along N. Grand River Ave on the north side of the City of Lansing.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor primarily houses industrial/auto-related businesses, including large corporations like the Capitol Region International Airport, Peckham INC., and AIS to several local small businesses, including autobody shops, service, and retail businesses. Surrounding the corridor are various neighborhoods creating a demographically and socioeconomically diverse area.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority plans to focus development efforts on eliminating blight and vacancy in the area, attracting new businesses to the corridor, addressing pedestrian/residential related needs, and creating a more aesthetically appealing corridor.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority approved their Development and Tax Increment Finance (Development &TIF) Plan in September of 2024. Development and TIF Plan
The Development & TIF Plan outlines development efforts for the CIA, including community engagement, corridor aesthetics and infrastructure improvements, and business support initiatives. The Lansing Gateway CIA will use the 2024 taxable value of the properties along the corridor as their baseline and start capturing tax increments in 2025 to fund their efforts.
The Corridor
All meetings are being on the third Tuesday of the month at Peckham Inc. 3510 Capital City Boulevard Lansing, MI 48906
- Lansing Gateway CIA 2025 Board Meeting Schedule: *Insert LGCIA 2025 Meeting Schedule Graphic*
- Visit the City of Lansing’s Lansing Gateway CIA Webpage for meeting agendas and minutes.
Visit the City of Lansing’s “Lansing Gateway CIA Webpage” for the LGCIA’s meeting agendas and minutes.
- 2024 LGCIA Board Members:
- Chair: Robert Benstien
- Vice Chair: Dianna Hartwell
- Treasurer: Steve Bohnet
- Board Member: Bob Van Arkel
- Board Member: Hilary Kipp
- Board Member: Kambriana Crank
- Board Member: vacant
- Board Member: vacant
- If you are interested in serving on the board of directors, visit:
- Application for Appointment to Board or Commission or contact Kahleea Washington at Kahleea@lansingedc.com
Board meetings take place at Peckham Inc, 3510 Capitol City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906 at 3:00 p.m.
- January 16
- February 20
- March 19
- April 16
- May 21
- June 18
- July 16
- August 20
- September 17
- October 15
- November 19
- December 17
2025 was Lansing Gateway’s first year in full operation and they were able to make great strides towards their goal to revitalize the N. Grand River Ave. corridor. Check out sone their accomplishments
- Installed street sign toppers along the corridor
- Worked with a business on the corridor (The Plant Professionals) to cultivate and maintain a landscape project on the east side of the corridor
- Increased board membership
- Hosted a community cleanup
- Launch a business grant program for up to $10,000 in funding
- Started working on a mural sponsorship program
- Hosted their second annual event at the Turner- Dodge House
A Commercial Corridor is a major street/ passageway lined primarily with businesses and commercial activity that serves the surrounding community.
The LGCIA was established to oversee the strategic economic development of the Lansing Gateway Corridor. The LGCIA’s sole purpose is to generate economic development and revitalization along the commercial corridor, in hopes of increasing the corridor’s yearly tax revenue and overall activity.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor is located in the northern part of Lansing, Michigan, running along N. Grand River Ave. from Waverly Rd. to the Old Town District.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor runs along N. Grand River Ave on the north side of the City of Lansing.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor primarily houses industrial/auto-related businesses, including large corporations like the Capitol Region International Airport, Peckham INC., and AIS to several local small businesses, including autobody shops, service, and retail businesses. Surrounding the corridor are various neighborhoods creating a demographically and socioeconomically diverse area.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority plans to focus development efforts on eliminating blight and vacancy in the area, attracting new businesses to the corridor, addressing pedestrian/residential related needs, and creating a more aesthetically appealing corridor.
The Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority approved their Development and Tax Increment Finance (Development &TIF) Plan in September of 2024. Development and TIF Plan
The Development & TIF Plan outlines development efforts for the CIA, including community engagement, corridor aesthetics and infrastructure improvements, and business support initiatives. The Lansing Gateway CIA will use the 2024 taxable value of the properties along the corridor as their baseline and start capturing tax increments in 2025 to fund their efforts.
Kahleea Washington
Community Development Specialist
Kahleea@lansingedc.com
517-512-5122