Stadium District Posts New Sign, Joins Busy Street

The $12.5 million Downtown Lansing Stadium District development announced that it’s ready for its first tenants by placing a large neon side out front. The mixed-use space is just one of several new developments lining Michigan Avenue.

According to excerpts from the article:

The stadium district is ready for residents. Today developers raised the stadium district sign to the front of the building. It's one of the last steps to prepare the building for move-in day, which for some residents will happen as early as this month.

When David Sell decided to open a new nightclub in Downtown Lansing, he knew he was on to something.

David Sell, Harem Managing Partner: "This is Lansing's first urban lounge. It's actually a large dance club and lounge that's modeled after dance clubs that you have in big cities."

Last week Harem Urban Lounge opened to huge crowds, proving to Sell downtown is the place to be.

David Sell: "I think they're really beginning to invest in downtown Michigan. This is the capital of Michigan, it needs to be a jewel of a city."

Harem Urban Lounge isn't the only new business planting itself in Downtown Lansing. Right now, there are new businesses popping up all over the area.

Bob Trezise, Lansing Economic Development Corporation: "We have a half billion dollars of new private investment occurring downtown."

Bob Trezise says by this summer the stadium district and a high end men's hair salon will join Harem Urban Lounge on Michigan Avenue, while Washington Avenue serve as home to the popular food joints Jimmy Johns and Mennas.

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