MICHIGAN
After being awarded a $2 million federal grant, the Lansing Economic Development Corporation plans to improve the infrastructure of the University Corporate Research Park with hopes of attracting technical companies to the area.
In addition to the grant, the MSU Foundation - a nonprofit organization that works to advance the growth of MSU as a landgrant university - will match the funding awarded, bringing the total to $4 million.
"Essentially, what we are doing is linking the north end of the park to the south end of the park to open it up for future development," said Kara Wood, director of Downtown Core and SmartZone liaison.
Changes to the infrastructure will include road, water and sewer system improvements, as well as adding street landscaping and additional parking, Wood said.
The Lansing Regional SmartZone encompasses the whole of the research park, she said, and is owned and operated by the MSU Foundation.