Calling all good neighbors!  With a newly-enforced snow ordinance helping to keep our sidewalks safe, it’s important to remember that some folks simply can’t go outside and shovel snow.  Whether because of age or ability, no neighbor of ours should have to pay a fine or unnecessarily risk hurting themselves.  That’s where the Snow Angels come in – sign up below, and we’ll connect you with other good neighbors in your area who want to make sure nobody gets left behind next winter. We’ll get together as the weather cools …

So Google picked Kansas City as the home of the world’s fastest broadband. Congrats to them! While it was nice to hope that a giant benevolent corporation would sink a billion dollars into our region for advanced and experimental telecommunications infrastructure, it’s time to get a little more realistic about how we give ourselves a competitive advantage in our information infrastructure.
To that end, the Greater Lansing Quick Response Team is re-convening, this time under a new moniker, to pick up where we left off. We’re pulling the …

Accelerate Lansing is hosting a reception celebrating and supporting local art.  We will hold a silent auction of art related to the Deluxe Inn Project to raise funds (50/50) for REACH and a fund set aside by the REO Town Commercial Association to commission public art in the REO Town area.
Wednesday, October 20th
5:00pm – 8:00pm
REO Art Alley
1133 S. Washington
Lansing, MI  48910
There will be drinks available, snacks for sure, and tunes thanks to DJ Rod P – a local DJ and violin virtuoso.  If you would like to make a donation, …

UPDATE:
Capital Gains did an amazing spot on this project! See some pics and read the story below:
Decoding the Deluxe Inn: Part 1
Decoding the Deluxe Inn: Part 2

Artist Dates: July 30th, July 31st, August 1st (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Work Hours: Noon to 8pm, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Public Exhibition Dates: August 1st – August 8th
Public Exhibition/Viewing Hours: Noon-Dusk Only
Supplies Provided: Pizza and Water
(Please bring your own paint, contact josephmanzella@gmail.com if this is an issue)
The Event:
Artists from Greater Lansing, as well as neighbors from Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Chicago, will be descending on ReoTown to …

Some knew it as a department store, others knew it as an office.  But coming soon, a new generation will have the chance to know Knapp’s as a part of the Lansing experience.
For too many years this building has stood vacant in the middle of our downtown.  This completely unique, forward-looking building from the 1930s was yet another ghost of our past… a testament to what was, a reminder of what is.  Less than a block from our state’s capitol, this building is critical to the future of our downtown. …

Ever play with the 3D building feature in GoogleEarth? Some places have taken a complete inventory of their downtowns, giving a great virtual representation of their world. Lansing has some incredible historic buildings, but the only one we have in GoogleEarth is the Capitol! Unacceptable… We’re looking to get some photographers, SketchUp hacks, and anyone else with 3D modeling experience to spend a day or two this summer building Lansing in 3D.
Sign up below:
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Lansing is a great place, and it’s getting better everyday. We want to publicize those who are making it better and why they chose to do their work here. Luke Pline of Lukeplinephotography.com, Chris VanWyck of Ciesa Design, and other Accelerators are working on a public art project to do just that! Get involved here.

Google is looking for cities around the country to test out its ultra-fast broadband internet. Spare no words in telling Google why Lansing is the best city to test this project! Fiber infrastructure is important in any growing high-tech economy, and Lansing’s network has a long way to improve. Let’s bring this competitive advantage to the Lansing area and watch small businesses and entrepreneurs flourish as they utilize this incredible asset!

Accelerate Lansing is looking for a team of volunteers to help area businesses with façade and streetscape improvements.
Initial volunteers will be needed to work with businesses on designs, so those with experience in landscape architecture, urban planning, or Google Sketchup are greatly needed.   Once designs are complete, volunteers will be needed to implement façade improvements, which can include cleaning and painting façades, planting, and other items as necessary and feasible.
In-kind donations will be accepted once designs are completed, and may include construction materials, painting supplies, and other tools.  We are …