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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lansing public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Art for City Hall artist selection
The commission is weighing artist names for public art at City Hall. The choices made here shape what artwork residents and visitors see in one of the city's most prominent civic buildings.
Commission priority setting
The board is continuing to set its priorities — deciding which arts and culture efforts get attention and resources in the coming year. This shapes what arts programming and support Lansing residents can expect.
Michigan Walk of Fame revival
The Walk of Fame project timeline is being stretched to about a year, with committees forming statewide. Existing plaques will be redone and new honorees will get updated plaque designs with Michigan elements.
Big Red Ball and Legendary Women of Lansing fundraising
The Big Red Ball needs a ticket-sales push, with four ads running and marketing kicking in this month. Board members were asked to promote tickets, including on the MSU parent page, and frame the event as an MSU community ambassador moment.
Citywide park capital improvements
Lots of good news for park-goers: Marshall Park courts are poured, Marscott courts resurfaced, Moores Park Pool work continues, River Trail repairs are done, and the Reutter Park fountain landed a MEDC grant.
Reutter Park Fountain restoration ($1.5M grant)
The RAP 2.0 grant of up to $1.5 million, matched with MEDC and parks capital funds, will restore the Reutter Park Fountain, with completion targeted for summer 2027.
Neighborhood art installations proposed by Arts Council
The Arts Council of Greater Lansing asked the commission to consider neighborhoods for art installations at sites including Cherry Hill Park, River Point Park, the MLK Bridge, and St. Joe Park. The idea could spread public art across Lansing's parks and riverfront.
BMX starting gate ramp at Gier Park
The board unanimously accepted a grant for a BMX starting gate ramp, moving the BMX facility forward.
Turner Mini Park Old Town Grant
A grant supporting Turner Mini Park in Old Town was tabled until September, delaying a decision on funding for the neighborhood park.
Marshall basketball courts construction
Work has begun on the Marshall basketball courts, with a ribbon cutting expected in late summer.