The Lansing Business Park redevelopment at 401 North Verlinden Ave. is moving forward with the support of a nearly $19 million Site Readiness Grant from the State of Michigan.
This investment will fund the evaluation, remediation, and preparation of the former Fisher Body/Plant 6 site, laying the groundwork for future business development opportunities. By transforming this long-vacant industrial property, Lansing is creating space for new investment, job creation, and long-term economic growth that will benefit the entire community.
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425 S Grand Ave,
Lansing MI 48933
42.738926214674, -84.58045095
The Plant6/Fisher Body Site is a former GM car manufacturing plant. Durant Motor Works was first constructed on the site over 100 years ago, in 1921. General Motors purchased the site in 1935 and began its Fisher Body Division. The plant continued operating until its closure in 2005. The structure was demolished in 2008-2009 and brought under RACER Trust following GM’s bankruptcy.
The site's preparation facilitates the Lansing Economic Development Corporation and the development team to attract future occupants.
The site is currently zoned IND-1-Suburban Industrial, per the Form-Based Zoning Code approved by the City Council on March 8, 2021.
The official name of the redevelopment site is Lansing Business Park. It helps market the property to attract a variety of future occupants.
The key stakeholders include the city residents, relevant neighborhood associations, the City of Lansing, BWL, Northpoint Development (the developer), RACER Trust, Lansing Economic Development Corporation, and Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
The economic benefits include several direct and indirect incentives for the community. These benefits typically occur in two phases: during construction and after the development project is complete. Some examples of economic benefits include:
- Increased construction jobs requiring local labor;
- Decreased local unemployment;
- Increased sales for existing businesses surrounding the development.
To stay fully informed, the community and the neighborhood should access the dedicated webpage for the Lansing Business Park here: https://lansingedc.com/lansingbusinesspark
The grant is part of the Strategic Site Readiness Program (SSRP) approved by the MEDC to assist in the site's preparation. It is used to spend on approved eligible activities such as utility improvements, environmental remediation, demolition, and other site preparation and due diligence activities.
RACER Trust addresses the historical environmental conditions of the site by offering routine environmental updates on its website. The TRUST also prepares quarterly progress reports each year. These updates are accessible at https://www.racertrust.org/lansing18
No, General Motors no longer owns the property and is not involved in the remediation and redevelopment efforts.
