Welcome to the Lansing Economic Development Corporation
The Michigan Ave. Corridor Improvement Authority (MACIA) was established to oversee the strategic economic development of the Michigan Avenue Corridor, which is a vital part of the Lansing economic area partnership. This commercial corridor runs along E. Michigan Ave. from S. Larch St. to the city’s limit to the east. The MACIA’s primary mission is to foster economic development and revitalization along the commercial corridor, contributing to the overall community enhancement, supported by the lansing corporation and the lansing economic development corporation.
Act 57 2018 Requirements
· Visit the City of Lansing’s Michigan Ave. CIA Webpage for meeting agendas, minutes, and annual budgets related to the Lansing Corporation and its initiatives.
· 2023 MACIA Board Meeting Schedule: 2023 Schedule Michigan Avenue CIA.pdf, highlighting plans for Lansing development and progress in the area.
· Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority | Lansing, MI - Official Website (lansingmi.gov), part of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership efforts.
Michigan CIA Board Members
· Visit the City of Lansing’s Michigan Ave. CIA Webpage for meeting agendas, minutes, and annual budgets related to the Lansing Corporation and its initiatives.
· 2023 MACIA Board Meeting Schedule: 2023 Schedule Michigan Avenue CIA.pdf, highlighting plans for Lansing development and progress in the area.
· Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority | Lansing, MI - Official Website (lansingmi.gov), part of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation and the Lansing Economic Area Partnership efforts.
Annual Report / Current Projects
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority is currently developing a website to connect the area’s residents and visitors to the corridor, supported by the Lansing Development Corporation.
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority recently developed a Facebook business page to engage with the community, enhancing the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority supported the creation of the Red Cedar Social District by providing marketing materials in collaboration with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation.
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority created a facade improvement initiative for the 2000 block of Michigan Avenue, contributing to overall Lansing development.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.'S)
· A Commercial Corridor is a major street/ passageway lined primarily with businesses and commercial activity that serves the surrounding community.
• The MACIA was established to oversee the strategic economic development of the Michigan Ave. Corridor. The MACIA’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 Michigan Avenue Corridor runs along E. Michigan Ave. from S. Larch St. to Lansing city limit to the east.
Point of Contact:
Kahleea Washington
Community Development Specialist at the Lansing Economic Development Corporation
For inquiries, please contact us at 517-512-5122 or email Kahleea@lansingedc.com. We are dedicated to enhancing community development within the Lansing Corporation and fostering collaboration through the Lansing Economic Area Partnership.
