On April 23 at 11:30 a.m., The New Daily Bagel will celebrate the completion of their building façade improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
With the help of Marchelle Smith, Special Projects Manager of the
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the Facade Design Sub-Committee of the EDC and the
Principal Shopping District Design Committee, the building at 309 S. Washington Sq. received what they deemed a “face lift.”
Smith believes that when one business improves its façade, it encourages surrounding businesses to do the same. “It’s had a domino effect,” Smith says. “It’s been very positive.”
Owner Michael Mahdi spoke with Capital Gains in January, and at that time he was working with the City of Lansing to make sure his façade improvements would honor the historical integrity of the building.
The New Daily Bagel also took advantage of the Design Committee's Sign Grant Pilot Program that helps business owners with the design and implementation of creating a fresh, new look for their business.
Source: Mindy Biladeau, Principal Shopping District
Suban Nur Cooley, interim development news editor, can be reached
here.
All Photographs © Dave Trumpie
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