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Downtown Living Features

The Recipe for Thriving Downtowns Part 2: Economic Development Tools

Natalie Burg Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Yes, volunteers are integral to creating a thriving downtown ... but what about economic development? We talk grants, small business, job creation and more in Part 2 of our four-part series, The Recipe For Thriving Downtowns.

The Recipe for Thriving Downtowns Part 1: Volunteerism

Natalie Burg Wednesday, April 27, 2011

This is the first of a four part series by our news editor, Natalie Burg, uncovering what it really takes to revitalize our downtown hubs. This week, we focus on volunteerism.

Daniel J. Moves Downtown

Daniel J. Hogan Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Read the play-by-play as Capital Gain's man about town, Daniel J. Hogan, describes his aspirations and motivations for a recent relocation to an apartment in Downtown Lansing.

Downtown Boasts Boomer Boom

John Foren Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Attracted by the convenience and freedom offered by walkable neighborhoods, authentic food and diverse culture, some Baby Boomers are trading their empty suburban nests for busy Downtown living.

Editor�s Pick: The Google Fiber For Greater Lansing Project

Ivy Hughes Wednesday, March 17, 2010

We think it's time to get noticed by Google and vastly increase residential broadband access. You can help make it happen.

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Downtown Living Blogs

Daniel Hogan

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

This week's guest blogger, Daniel Hogan, 27, offers his thoughts on finding friends in a new city, shopping local, and ways to draw more young professionals to Downtown Lansing.

Nikki Schippel

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

East Lansing resident and student Nikki Schippel is working to revitalize Lansing�s historic Westside neighborhood. This week, she tackles the issues that face many older urban communities�transportation, gentrification and identity.