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Summary

The Downtown Lansing Riverfront Revitalization Project focuses on planning and community engagement to enhance the river trail and riverfront area. The initiative builds on existing planning efforts and aims to achieve several key objectives.

First, trail improvements will enhance neighborhood connections, signage, lighting, and safety while working to "naturalize" the riverbank as much as possible. Second, the project will prioritize public space activation, including the development of new gathering areas, recreational amenities, and green spaces to foster a vibrant community atmosphere. Community engagement is a cornerstone of the initiative, ensuring residents and stakeholders are actively involved in the planning and design process to align outcomes with local needs and preferences. Finally, the project will address opportunities for private development by identifying and assessing Lansing-owned parcels along the riverfront to determine their best use and contribution to the area's revitalization.

The overarching goals are to identify optimal uses for the riverfront, plan dynamic public spaces, and engage the community in creating a shared vision for Downtown Lansing's riverfront transformation.