Michigan Ave. Corridor Improvement Authority (MACIA)
The Michigan Ave. Corridor Improvement Authority (MACIA) was established to oversee the strategic economic development of the Michigan Avenue Corridor. The Michigan Ave. corridor is a commercial corridor that runs along E. Michigan Ave. from S. Larch St. to the city’s limit to the east. The MACIA’s sole purpose is to generate economic development and revitalization along the commercial corridor to improve the overall community.
Act 57 2018 Requirements
· Visit the City of Lansing’s Michigan Ave. CIA Webpage for meeting agendas, minutes, and annual budgets
· 2023 MACIA Board Meeting Schedule: 2023 Schedule Michigan Avenue CIA. pdf
· Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority | Lansing, MI - Official Website (lansingmi.gov)
Michigan CIA Board Members
- Chair: Jonathan Lum
- Vice Chair: Joan Nelson
- Treasurer: Elaine Barr
- Secretary: Yvette Collins
- Board Member : Laurie Baumer
- Board Member: Scott Gillespie
- Board Member: Two vacancies
If you are interested in serving on the board of directors please contact:
Michigan Ave CIA 2024 Board Meeting Schedule
MACIA 2024 Meeting Schedule (pdf)
DownloadAnnual 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.
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority recently developed a Facebook business page.
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority supported the creation of the Red Cedar Social District by providing marketing materials.
· The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority created a facade improvement initiative for the 2000 block of Michigan Avenue.
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.
For more information please contact:
Kahleea Washington
Community Development Specialist
P: 517-512-5122 | E: Kahleea@lansingedc.com
