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City of Lansing
view of downtown
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Flag of City of Lansing
Flag		 Official seal of City of Lansing
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Location in Ingham County, Michigan1
Location in Ingham County, Michigan1
Coordinates: 42°44′0.6″N 84°32′48.12″W / 42.7335, -84.5467
Country United States
State Michigan
Counties Ingham, Eaton
Settled 1835
Incorporation 1859
Government
 - Type Strong Mayor-Council
 - Mayor Virg Bernero (D)
Area
 - City 35. Ingham County is a county in the US state of Michigan. The 2000 census recorded its population at 279320 with the 2007 Census Bureau estimate Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The boundaries of the 83 counties in the US state of Michigan have not changed substantially since 1897. Ingham County is a county in the US state of Michigan. The 2000 census recorded its population at 279320 with the 2007 Census Bureau estimate Eaton County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 103655 The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government Virgil Bernero (born March 31 1964 in Pontiac Michigan) is the current Mayor of Lansing Michigan, elected on November 8 2005 The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 2 sq mi (91. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²)
 - Land 35. To help compare different Orders of magnitude and geographical regions we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km² 0 sq mi (90. 8 km²)
 - Water 0. 20 sq mi (0. 50 km²)
 - Urban 136. 8 sq mi (354. 4 km²)
 - Metro 1,714. 6 sq mi (4,440. 8 km²)
Elevation 860 ft (262 m)
Population (2000)
 - City 119,128
 - Density 3,403. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6/sq mi (1,312. 3/km²)
 - Urban 300,032
 - Metro 454,044
 - Demonym Lansingite
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 48901-48980 [1]
Area code(s) 517
FIPS code 26-46000[1]
GNIS feature ID 1625035[2]
Website: http://www.cityoflansingmi.com

Lansing (pronounced /ˈlænsɪŋ/ "LAN-cing") is the capital city of the U.S. state of Michigan, and the state's sixth largest city. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a People or the inhabitants of a place The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Washington DC has been the capital of the United States since 1800 A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. Ingham County is a county in the US state of Michigan. The 2000 census recorded its population at 279320 with the 2007 Census Bureau estimate Eaton County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 103655 As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 119,128, an Urbanized Area (UA) population of 300,032, and, as of July 1, 2007, a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) population of 456,440[3]. Urban areas in the United States are defined by the US Census Bureau as contiguous Census block groups with a Population density of at least with any "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Table of United States Metropolitan Statistical Areas|Table of United States Core Based Statistical AreasIn the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB has produced The even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, is estimated at 528,193[4]. Table of United States Combined Statistical AreasThe United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB defines micropolitan and metropolitan statistical areas. Shiawassee (ˌʃaɪəˈwasi is a county in the US state of Michigan, the sole county of the Owosso Micropolitan Statistical Area

The Lansing metropolitan area, colloquially referred to as "Mid-Michigan," is an important center for educational, cultural, governmental, business, and high-tech manufacturing institutions, including three medical schools (two human medicine and one veterinary), two nursing schools, two law schools, a Big Ten Conference university (Michigan State), the state capital, the state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, a federal court, the Library of Michigan and Historical Center, and headquarters of four national insurance companies. The Lansing-East Lansing Metropolitan Statistical Area is a three-county Metropolitan area located in Central Michigan defined by the Office of Medical education A medical school or faculty of medicine is a Tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches Medicine A Nursing school is a type of educational institution, or part thereof providing education and training to become a fully-qualified Nurse. A law school (also known as a school of law or college of law) is an institution specializing in Legal education. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. The Michigan Supreme Court is the highest Court in the US state of Michigan. The Michigan Court of Appeals is the intermediate-level Appellate court of the state of Michigan. The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan is the Federal district court with Jurisdiction over of the eastern portion of the state The Library of Michigan and Historical Center is a State-run library and historical center located in Lansing Michigan. Insurance, in Law and Economics, is a form of Risk management primarily used to hedge against the Risk of a contingent loss

Lansing is the only U. S. state capital (among the 46 located in counties) that is not also a county seat. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. The county seat of Ingham County is Mason, Michigan, but the county maintains some offices in Lansing. Mason is a city in the US state of Michigan. It is named after the state's first governor Stevens T Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America.

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History

The area that is now Lansing was originally surveyed in 1825 in what was then dense forest. There would be no roads to this area for decades to come. [5]

In the winter of 1835 and early 1836, two brothers from New York plotted the area now known as REO Town just south of downtown Lansing and named it "Biddle City. " All of this land lay in a floodplain and was underwater during the majority of the year. Regardless, the brothers went back to New York, specifically Lansing, New York, to sell plots for the town that did not exist. Lansing is a Town in Tompkins County, New York, United States. They told the residents of Lansing, New York that this new "city" had an area of 65 blocks, contained a church and also a public and academic square. A group of 16 men bought plots in the nonexistent city and upon reaching the area later that year found they had been scammed. Many in the group too disappointed to stay ended up settling around what is now Metropolitan Lansing. Those who stayed quickly renamed the area "Lansing Township" in honor of their home village in New York. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous [5]

The sleepy settlement of fewer than 20 people would remain dormant until the winter of 1847 when the state constitution required that the capital be moved from Detroit to a more centralized and safer location in the interior of the state since many were concerned about Detroit's close proximity to British-controlled Canada, which had captured Detroit in the War of 1812. The War of 1812 was fought between the United States of America and the British Empire, particularly Great Britain and her North American colonies The United States had recaptured the city in 1813, but these events led to the dire need to have the center of government relocated away from hostile British territory. The British Overseas Territories are fourteen territories that are under the Sovereignty of the United Kingdom, but which do not form part of the United Kingdom In addition, there was also concern with Detroit's strong influence over Michigan politics, being the largest city in the state as well as the capital city. [5]

During the multi-day session to determine a new location for the state capital, many cities, including Ann Arbor, Marshall, and Jackson, lobbied hard to win this designation[6]. Ann Arbor is a city in the US state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. Marshall is a city located in the US state of Michigan. It is part of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area Jackson is a city located along Interstate 94 in the south central area of the U Unable to publicly reach a consensus due to constant political wrangling, the Michigan House of Representatives privately chose the Township of Lansing out of frustration. The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower body of the Michigan Legislature. When announced, many present openly laughed that such an insignificant settlement was now the capital city of Michigan. Two months later, the governor William L. Greenly signed into law the act of the legislature officially making Lansing Township the state capital. William L Greenly ( September 18, 1813 November 29, 1883) was a politician from the U The Charter Township of Lansing, is a Charter township of Ingham County in the U [5]

With the announcement that Lansing Township had been made the capital, the small village quickly transformed into the seat of state government. The legislature gave the settlement the temporary name of the "Town of Michigan. " In April 1848, the legislature then gave the settlement the name of "Lansing. " Within months after it became the capital city, individual settlements began to develop along three key points along the Grand River in the township. The Grand River is the longest River in the US state of Michigan. [5]

"Lower Village/Town," where present-day Old Town stands, was the oldest of the three villages. It was home to the first house built in Lansing in 1843 by pioneer James Seymour and his family. Lower Town began to develop in 1847 with the completion of the Franklin Avenue (now Grand River Avenue) covered bridge over the Grand River. Grand River Avenue is one of the principal pre- Interstate roads in the state of Michigan. [2]

Michigan State Capitol
Michigan State Capitol

"Upper Village/Town," where present-day REO Town stands at the confluence of the Grand River and the Red Cedar River. The Red Cedar River is a westward flowing River in Michigan which is a Tributary of the Grand River. It began to take off in 1847 when the Main Street Bridge was constructed over the Grand River. This village's focal point was the Benton House, a 4-story hotel which opened in 1848. It was the first brick building in Lansing and was later razed in 1900. [3]

"Middle Village/Town," where downtown Lansing now stands, was the last of the three villages to develop in 1848 with the completion of the Michigan Avenue bridge across the Grand River and the completion of the temporary capitol building which sat where Cooley Law School stands today on Capitol Avenue in between Allegan and Washtenaw Streets, and finally the relocation of the post office to the village in 1851. This area would grow to become larger than the other two villages up and down river. For a brief time the combined villages were referred to as "Michigan" but was officially named Lansing in 1848. [4]

In 1859, the settlement having grown to nearly 3,000 and encompassing about 7 square miles (18 km²) in area was incorporated as a city. The boundaries of the original city were Douglas Avenue to the north, Wood and Regent Streets to the east, Mount Hope Avenue to the south, and Jenison Aveune to the west. These boundaries would remain unchanged until 1916. Lansing began to grow steadily over the next two decades with the completion of the railroads through the city, a plank road, and the completion of the current capitol building in 1878. A plank road or puncheon is a dirt path or road covered with a series of planks similar to the wooden sidewalks one would see in a Western movie

Most of what is known as Lansing today is the direct result of the city becoming an industrial powerhouse which began with the founding of Olds Motor Vehicle Company in August 1897. Oldsmobile was a brand of Automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. The company went through many changes, including a buyout, between its founding to 1905 when founder Ransom E. Olds started his new company REO Motor Car Company, which would last in Lansing for another 70 years. Ransom Eli Olds ( June 3, 1864 – August 26, 1950) was a pioneer of the American Automobile industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile This article is about The REO Motor Car Company for other uses see REO (disambiguation. Olds would be joined by the less successful Clarkmobile around 1903. [7] Over the next decades, the city would see itself transformed into a major American industrial center for the manufacturing of automobiles and automobile parts among other industries. Auto parts are components of Automobiles They mainly are in alphabetic order (only car specific articles or articles with car section Air filter The city continued to grow in area too. By 1956, the city had grown to 15 square miles (39 km²), and doubled in size over the next decade to its current size of roughly 33 square miles (85 km²). [5]

Today, the city's economy is now diversified among government service, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, banking, and education.

Timeline

Lansing, MI 1890
Lansing, MI 1890
Historical populations
Census Pop.  %±
1850 1,299
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1860 3,074 136. 6%
1870 5,241 70. 5%
1880 8,319 58. 7%
1890 13,102 57. 5%
1900 16,485 25. 8%
1910 31,229 89. 4%
1920 57,327 83. 6%
1930 78,397 36. 8%
1940 78,753 0. 5%
1950 92,129 17%
1960 107,807 17%
1970 131,403 21. 9%
1980 130,414 −0. 8%
1990 127,321 −2. 4%
2000 119,128 −6. 4%
Est. 2006 114,276 −4. 1%
Michigan Supreme Court at the Hall of Justice, opened in 2002
Michigan Supreme Court at the Hall of Justice, opened in 2002

Geography and climate

Lansing is the centerpiece of a region of Michigan known as Mid-Michigan or Central Michigan. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. This article is about the geographic region for the university of the same name see Central Michigan University. This article is about the geographic region for the university of the same name see Central Michigan University.

The North Lansing dam of the Grand River. The Lansing River Trail and Ottawa Street Power Station are visible behind.
The North Lansing dam of the Grand River. The Lansing River Trail and Ottawa Street Power Station are visible behind. Lansing River Trail is a multiple use non-motorized trail of just over long

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 2 square miles (91. 3 km²), of which, 35. 0 square miles (90. 8 km²) of it is land and 0. 2 square miles (0. 5 km²) of it (0. 57%) is water. This figure includes two 425 Agreements with Alaiedon Township and Meridian Township, but not the four 425 Agreements with Delta Township since 2000. The Legislature of the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 425 of 1984 which is also known by the title Intergovernmental Conditional Transfer Of Alaiedon Township is a Civil township of Ingham County in the U Meridian Township may refer to the following places in the United States Meridian Township Clinton County Illinois Meridian Charter Township The Legislature of the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 425 of 1984 which is also known by the title Intergovernmental Conditional Transfer Of Delta Charter Township, officially known as the Charter Township of Delta and commonly known as simply Delta Township, is a Charter township of Eaton

Under Michigan law, 425 Agreements are only temporary land sharing agreements, and do not count as official annexations. The Legislature of the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 425 of 1984 which is also known by the title Intergovernmental Conditional Transfer Of The Census Bureau, however, for statistical purposes, does count these as annexations. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Not counting the temporary 425 Agreements, though, Lansing administers 34. The Legislature of the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 425 of 1984 which is also known by the title Intergovernmental Conditional Transfer Of 1 sq mi, total. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile.

Lansing is located in the south central part of the lower peninsula where the Grand River meets the Red Cedar River. The Grand River is the longest River in the US state of Michigan. The Red Cedar River is a westward flowing River in Michigan which is a Tributary of the Grand River. The city occupies most of what had formerly been part of Lansing Charter Township. The Charter Township of Lansing, is a Charter township of Ingham County in the U It has also annexed adjacent tracts of land in Delta Charter Township and Windsor Township in Eaton County to the west and Delhi Charter Township in Ingham County to the south. Delta Charter Township, officially known as the Charter Township of Delta and commonly known as simply Delta Township, is a Charter township of Eaton Windsor Charter Township is a Charter township of Eaton County in the U Delhi Charter Township is a Charter township of Ingham County in the U The city also controls three non-contiguous tracts of land through 425 Agreements (conditional land transfer agreements) with Meridian Charter Township, Delta Charter Township, and Alaiedon Township in Ingham County to the southeast. The Legislature of the State of Michigan enacted Public Act 425 of 1984 which is also known by the title Intergovernmental Conditional Transfer Of Meridian Charter Township is a Charter township of Ingham County in the U Delta Charter Township, officially known as the Charter Township of Delta and commonly known as simply Delta Township, is a Charter township of Eaton Alaiedon Township is a Civil township of Ingham County in the U

The Ottawa Street Power Station
The Ottawa Street Power Station

Lansing elevation ranges between 890 feet (271 m) above sea level on the far south side of Lansing along Northrup Street near the Cedar Street intersection, to 830 feet (253 m) above sea level along the Grand River. The term above mean sea level ( AMSL) refers to the Elevation (on the ground or Altitude (in the Air) of any object relative to the

The Grand River, the largest river in Michigan, flows through downtown Lansing; and the Red Cedar River, a tributary of the Grand River, flows through the campus at Michigan State University. There are two lakes in the area, Park Lake and Lake Lansing, both northeast of the city. Lake Lansing is a lake in Haslett Michigan just a few miles northeast of the state's capital city of Lansing. Lake Lansing is approximately 500 acres (2 km²) in size and is a summer favorite for swimmers, boaters, and fishermen. The acre is a unit of Area in a number of different systems including the imperial and U Michigan State University Sailing Club and the Lansing Sailing Club are located on Lake Lansing, where sailing regattas are hosted throughout the summer.

The city of Lansing operates a total of 3. 6 sq mi (9. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 3 km²) of parkland, of which 2. 8 sq mi (7. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 2 km²) is parkland, 0. 5 sq mi (1. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 2 km²) are golflands, and 0. 3 sq mi (0. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²) are cemetery lands. This figure includes the Waverly Hills Golf Course and adjacent Michigan Avenue Park, which are part of Lansing Township, but operated by the City of Lansing. The Charter Township of Lansing, is a Charter township of Ingham County in the U The figure, however, does not include the Ingham County parklands within the borders of Lansing. Ingham County is a county in the US state of Michigan. The 2000 census recorded its population at 279320 with the 2007 Census Bureau estimate [10]

Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High °F (°C) 66 (18. 8) 69 (20. 5) 79 (26. 1) 86 (30) 94 (34. 4) 99 (37. 2) 100 (37. 7) 100 (37. 7) 97 (36. 1) 89 (31. 6) 77 (25) 69 (20. 5)
Norm High °F (°C) 29. 4 (-1. 4) 32. 6 (0. 3) 43. 5 (6. 4) 56. 6 (13. 6) 69. 4 (20. 7) 78. 1 (25. 6) 82. 1 (27. 8) 79. 7 (26. 5) 72 (22. 2) 59. 8 (15. 4) 46 (7. 7) 34. 1 (1. 2)
Norm Low °F (°C) 13. 9 (-10. 05) 15. 4 (-9. 2) 24. 3 (-4. 3) 34. 5 (1. 4) 44. 8 (7. 1) 54. 3 (12. 4) 58. 4 (14. 6) 57 (13. 4) 48. 9 (9. 4) 38. 6 (3. 6) 30. 1 (-1. 05) 19. 7 (-6. 8)
Rec Low °F (°C) -29 (-33. 8) -25 (-31. 6) -15 (-26. 1) -2 (-18. 8) 19 (-7. 2) 30 (-1. 1) 37 (2. 7) 35 (1. 6) 22 (-5. 5) 15 (-9. 4) 4 (-15. 5) -18 (-27. 7)
Precip in (mm) 1. 61 (40. 9) 1. 45 (36. 8) 2. 33 (59. 2) 3. 09 (78. 5) 2. 71 (68. 8) 3. 6 (91. 4) 2. 68 (67. 1) 3. 46 (87. 9) 3. 48 (88. 4) 2. 29 (58. 2) 2. 66 (67. 6) 2. 17 (55. 1)
Source: USTravelWeather. com [6]

Neighborhoods

Boji Tower, Lansing's tallest building, located downtown
Boji Tower, Lansing's tallest building, located downtown

The city's downtown is dominated by state government buildings, especially the State Capitol; but downtown has also experienced recent growth in new restaurants, retail stores and residential developments. Boji Tower stands at 124 Allegan Street in Lansing Michigan. It has been the tallest building in Lansing since its completion in 1931 The Michigan State Capitol is the building housing the legislative and executive branches of the government of the U A residential development (sometimes simply called a subdivision) is typically a Piece of Property that is divided into lots with Downtown Lansing has a historic city market that is one of the oldest continuously operating farmers' markets in the United States. Upriver and north of downtown is historic Old Town Lansing with many architecturally significant buildings dating to the mid-1800s. Directly south of downtown on the other side of I-496 along Washington Avenue lies "REO Town," the birthplace of the automobile in the United States, is where Ransom Eli Olds built factories along Washington Avenue. Interstate 496 (I-496 is an Interstate highway that passes through downtown Lansing, Michigan and is a "child" of Interstate 96. Ransom Eli Olds ( June 3, 1864 – August 26, 1950) was a pioneer of the American Automobile industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile Ransom Eli Olds' home, which once overlooked the factories along Washington Ave. Ransom Eli Olds ( June 3, 1864 – August 26, 1950) was a pioneer of the American Automobile industry, for whom both the Oldsmobile , was displaced by I-496. Interstate 496 (I-496 is an Interstate highway that passes through downtown Lansing, Michigan and is a "child" of Interstate 96.

Lansing is generally divided into four sections: Eastside, Westside, Northwestside, and the Southside. Each section containins a diverse array of neighborhoods. The Eastside, located east of the Grand River and north of the Red Cedar River, is the most ethnically diverse side of Lansing, with foreign-born citizens making up more of its population than any other side in the city. The Grand River is the longest River in the US state of Michigan. The Eastside's commercial districts are located mainly along Michigan Avenue, and to a lesser extent along Kalamazoo Street. It is anchored by Frandor Shopping Center on the very eastern edge of the eastside. A shopping mall or shopping centre is a building or set of buildings that contain Retail units with interconnecting Walkways enabling visitors

The Westside, roughly located north, west, and south of the Grand River as it curves through the city, is sometimes regarded the city's most socio-economically diverse section. This side also contains Lansing's downtown area, though this neighborhood is often included as an area all its own. Outside downtown, this side is largely a collection of residential neighborhoods and is served by only one other commercial area along Saginaw Street. However, it also includes a small part of the Old Town Commercial Association.

The Northwestside, generally located north of the Grand River, with the city limits defining its north and western borders, is physically the smallest side of the city. ----The term city limits (or city boundary) refers to the defined boundary of a City. This part of the city includes suburban areas and some more rural areas. North of Grand River Avenue, the main street of the side, lie warehouses and light industrial areas served by a major rail line that runs through Lansing. The most notable landmark of this side is Lansing's airport: Lansing Capital City Airport. For other airports with this name see Capital City Airport. Capital Region International Airport, formerly known as Lansing Capital

The Southside, usually described as the neighborhoods located south of the Grand and Red Cedar rivers and the I-496 freeway, is physically the largest and most populous side of the city, and contains some of the city's most healthy neighborhoods. The Red Cedar River is a westward flowing River in Michigan which is a Tributary of the Grand River. The area is largely suburban in nature (south of Mount Hope Road near the northern edge), and is served by numerous commercial strips along Cedar Street, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Pennsylvania Avenue, and Waverly Road, which run north/south. Streets named after Martin Luther King Jr can be found in many cities of the United States and in nearly every major Metropolis in America The large Edgewood District is located in the southernmost part of the Southside and is sometimes referred to as South Lansing. Though it is the largest area of the city by both physical size and population, it has often been regarded by Southside citizens as Lansing's most overlooked and forgotten area, as most of Lansing's attention in recent decades has been put into the revitalization of the city's historic core located mostly on small parts of both the East and Westsides.

Demographics

Michigan's State Capitol in Lansing
Michigan's State Capitol in Lansing

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 119,128 people, 49,505 households, and 28,366 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 3,399. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 0 per square mile (1,312. 3/km²). There were 53,159 housing units at an average density of 1,516. 8/sq mi (585. 6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 65. 28% White (61. 4% non-Hispanic White), 21. 91% African American, 0. 80% Native American, 2. 83% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 4. 54% from other races, and 4. 60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10. 0% of the population. The city's foreign-born population stood at 5. 9%.

As of 2000, the city's population rose by 32,293 (27%) to 151,421 during the day due to the influx of workers. [11]

There were 49,505 households out of which 30. 0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35. 8% were married couples living together, 17. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42. 7% were non-families. 33. 2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 39 and the average family size was 3. 08.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 8% under the age of 18, 11. 4% from 18 to 24, 32. 7% from 25 to 44, 19. 3% from 45 to 64, and 9. 7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 92. 3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87. 9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,833, and the median income for a family was $41,283. The median household income is commonly used to provide data about geographic areas and divides households into two equal segments with the first half of Households earning less Males had a median income of $32,648 versus $27,051 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,924. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 13. 2% of families and 16. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under age 18 and 9. 0% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Municipal government

Lansing is administered under a mayor-council government, more specifically a "strong mayor" setup in which the mayor holds most of the city's administrative powers, such as appointment of department heads and drafting and administering a city budget, though the council must approve his actions. The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern The Mayor-Council government system sometimes called the Mayor-Commission government system is one of two variations of Government used for the most part in modern The mayor is elected at-large every four years. Lansing is different from most U. S. cities in that its eight-member city council includes four members each elected from one of four wards, as well as four "at-large" members elected citywide. A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. The reasoning behind this system is that while each ward of the city gets its own representation, the at-large councilmembers serve as a voice for often- underrepresented neighborhoods in those wards.

Lansing City Hall & Lansing Police Department Central Precinct
Lansing City Hall & Lansing Police Department Central Precinct

The current mayor is Virgil Bernero, who took office on January 1, 2006. Virgil Bernero (born March 31 1964 in Pontiac Michigan) is the current Mayor of Lansing Michigan, elected on November 8 2005 New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The city council members as of January 3, 2008 are: Eric Hewitt (1st Ward), Sandy Allen (2nd Ward), A'Lynne Robinson (3rd Ward), Tim Kaltenbach (4th Ward), Kathie Dunbar (at-large), Brian Jeffries (at-large and Council President), Derrick Quinney (at-large and Council Vice President) and Carol Wood (at-large). Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

State and federal representation

Lansing currently lies mostly within the boundaries of Michigan's 8th congressional district, which has been represented by Republican congressman Mike J. Rogers since 2001. The List Lansing Michigan was incorporated as a City on February 15 1859. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Michigan's 8th congressional district is a United States Congressional district in Southern Michigan and Southeast Michigan. Michael J "Mike" Rogers (born June 2 1963 member of the U The small portion of the city that extends into Eaton County is located in Michigan's 7th congressional district, which has been represented by Republican congressman Tim Walberg since 2006. Eaton County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 103655 Michigan's 7th congressional district is a United States Congressional district in Southern Michigan. Timothy "Tim" Walberg (born April 12, 1951) is the current Republican Congressman for in the U The 2006 United States midterm elections were held on Tuesday November 7 2006.

At the state level, Lansing is located in the 23rd district of the Michigan Senate, which has been represented by Democratic state senator Gretchen Whitmer since January 1, 2007. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government The Michigan Senate is the upper body of the Michigan Legislature. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Gretchen Whitmer is is a Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 23rd District since a special election in March 2006 to replace New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The small portion of the city that extends into Eaton County is located in the 24th district of the Michigan Senate, which is currently represented by Republican state senator Patricia L. Birkholz. Eaton County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 103655 The Michigan Senate is the upper body of the Michigan Legislature. The city lies in the 67th, 68th, 69th, and 71st districts of the Michigan State House of Representatives, represented by Democratic state representative Barb Byrum, Democratic state representative Joan Bauer, Democratic state representative Mark Meadows, and Republican state representative Rick Jones, respectively. The Michigan House of Representatives is the lower body of the Michigan Legislature. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Mark Stephen Meadows (born 1947 is an attorney former Mayor of the City of East Lansing, Michigan and current member of the Michigan State House of Representatives

Despite Lansing not being a designated county seat, many county offices and courts are still located within downtown Lansing, including the county circuit court. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. A court is a forum used by a power base to adjudicate disputes and dispense civil, labour administrative and criminal Justice under its Circuit court is the name of court systems in several Common law jurisdictions

Economy

The Lansing metropolitan area's major industries are government, education, insurance, healthcare, and automobile manufacturing. For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. Education encompasses both the Teaching and Learning of Knowledge, proper conduct, and technical competency Insurance, in Law and Economics, is a form of Risk management primarily used to hedge against the Risk of a contingent loss Health care is the prevention treatment and management of illness and the preservation of mental health through the services offered by the medical, Nursing Being the state capital, many state government workers reside in the area.

Michigan State University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and Lansing Community College are significant employers in the region. Thomas McIntyre Cooley (1824-1898

The former Oldsmobile Headquarters and the Otto Eckert Power Station
The former Oldsmobile Headquarters and the Otto Eckert Power Station

General Motors has offices and a hi-tech manufacturing facility in Lansing and several manufacturing facilities immediately outside the city, as well, in nearby Lansing and Delta townships. Oldsmobile was a brand of Automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. A factory (previously manufactory) or manufacturing plant is an industrial Building where workers manufacture goods The Lansing area is headquarters to four major national insurance companies: Auto-Owners Insurance Company, Jackson National Life, the Accident Fund, and Michigan Millers Insurance Company. Auto-Owners Insurance is a Fortune 500 and has been every year since 2002 Jackson National Life Insurance is a US Life assurance company that is a subsidiary of the UK based insurer Prudential Plc. The Lansing area is also home to rapidly growing financial companies such as Siena Capital Management and Capitol Bancorp Limited. Elderly Instruments, an internationally recognized music retailer, is located in Lansing. Elderly Instruments is a Musical instrument retailer in Lansing Michigan, United States, with a reputation as a "megastore" including bluegrass

The recent decline of the auto industry in the region has increased the region's awareness of the importance of a strategy to foster the high-technology sector. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles High tech is Technology that is at the cutting edge —the most advanced technology currently available

Lansing has a number of technology companies in the fields of information technology and Biotechnology. Information technology ( IT) as defined by the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA is "the study design development implementation support Biotechnology is Technology based on Biology, especially when used in Agriculture, Food science, and Medicine.

"Cool City" and downtown redevelopment

Several urban renewal projects by private developers are adding higher end apartments and condominiums to the Lansing market. Urban Renewal (similar to Urban Regeneration in British English) is a controversial U The Arbaugh, a former department store across from Cooley Law School was converted into apartments in 2005. A department store is a Retail establishment which specializes in selling a wide range of products without a single predominant merchandise line. Thomas M Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan, is the largest Law school as measured by full-time and part-time student enrollment in the Motor Wheel Lofts [11], an industrial site will be converted into loft-style living spaces in mid-2006 . The Stadium District [12], a combination retail and residential complex that will be adjacent to the Oldsmobile Park baseball stadium, is scheduled to be completed in 2007. Oldsmobile Park is a Baseball stadium in Lansing Michigan, and home field of the Lansing Lugnuts Minor league baseball team Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each In May, 2006, the historically significant Mutual Building located on Capitol Avenue was purchased by The Christman Company to be renovated back to its original grandeur and used as the company's headquarters. Additional downtown developments include the renovation of the historic Hollister Building, and the expansion of the former Abrams Aerial Building. In addition, Lansing is home of the two Liquid Web, Inc. 's Datacenters.

List of largest metro Lansing employers – 2005

Source: Lansing Chamber of Commerce - Lansing Region's Largest Employers - 2005[12]

Company/Organization Sector Local Full-time Employment
State of Michigan Government 14,355
Michigan State University Higher Education 10,500
General Motors Corporation Automobile Manufacturing 6,300
Sparrow Health System Healthcare 6,000
Lansing Community College Higher Education 3,180
Ingham Regional Medical Center Healthcare 2,500
Lansing Public School District Primary Education 2,106
Meijer Warehousing, Retailer, Grocer 2,000
Auto-Owners Insurance Insurance 1,500
Peckham, Inc. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Sparrow Health System, located in Lansing, Michigan, is one of mid-Michigan’s most comprehensive health care organizations Health care is the prevention treatment and management of illness and the preservation of mental health through the services offered by the medical, Nursing Lansing Community College is a two-year public college founded in 1957 Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Health care is the prevention treatment and management of illness and the preservation of mental health through the services offered by the medical, Nursing Primary education is the first stage of Compulsory education. Meijer ( Dutch, ˈmaɪər is a regional American Hypermarket chain based in Walker Michigan. A warehouse is a commercial Building for Storage of Goods. Warehouses are used by Manufacturers Importers Exporters Beginning as early as the 14th century a grocer (also called purveyor) was a dealer in comestible dry goods such as spices pepper sugar and (later cocoa tea and coffee Auto-Owners Insurance is a Fortune 500 and has been every year since 2002 Insurance, in Law and Economics, is a form of Risk management primarily used to hedge against the Risk of a contingent loss Manufacturing 1,400
Jackson National Life Insurance 1,393
Ingham County Government 1,258
City of Lansing Government 1,240
United States Postal Service Government 1,200
Wal-Mart Retailer 1,185
Dart Container Container Manufacturer 1,144

Education

J.W. Sexton High School, Westside Lansing
J. Manufacturing (from Latin manu factura, "making by hand" is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale Jackson National Life Insurance is a US Life assurance company that is a subsidiary of the UK based insurer Prudential Plc. Insurance, in Law and Economics, is a form of Risk management primarily used to hedge against the Risk of a contingent loss Ingham County is a county in the US state of Michigan. The 2000 census recorded its population at 279320 with the 2007 Census Bureau estimate For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores Dart Container Corporation of Mason, Michigan, United States is the world's largest manufacturer of foam cups and containers producing about as many as Food storage is both a traditional domestic skill and is important industrially W. Sexton High School, Westside Lansing

Michigan State University, a member of the Big Ten Conference, is known as "the pioneer land grant college," located in neighboring East Lansing. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. Land-grant universities (also called land-grant colleges or land grant institutions) are institutions of higher education in the United States that have East Lansing is a city in the US state of Michigan. The city is located directly east of Lansing, Michigan, the state's capital MSU has the largest land campus in the United States and is home to several nationally and internationally recognized academic and research oriented programs. Michigan State offers over 200 programs of study and is home to fourteen different degree-granting schools and colleges including three medical schools, a law school, and numerous PhD programs. It is the only university in the nation with three medical schools. MSU is consistently one of the top three programs in the United States for study abroad programs. Studying abroad is the act of a Student pursuing Educational opportunities in a foreign country The MSU College of Education is also consistently rated as the top education program in the nation. Michigan State University is the oldest agricultural college in the United States. The MSU School of Criminal Justice is the oldest continuous degree granting criminal justice program in the nation.

The Thomas M. Cooley Law School is the largest law school in the nation and is located in downtown Lansing. Thomas M Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan, is the largest Law school as measured by full-time and part-time student enrollment in the Cooley is fully accredited by the American Bar Association. The American Bar Association ( ABA) founded August 21 1878 is a voluntary Bar association of Lawyers and law students which is not specific A majority of Cooley students are from out-of-state.

Lansing Community College offers more than 500 areas of study to over 18,000 students at its main facilities in Lansing, and another 5,000 students at twenty-nine extension centers and a site in Otsu, Japan. Lansing Community College is a two-year public college founded in 1957 Lansing Community College recently demolished Old Central, which was the first building on LCC's campus. "Old Central" is the oldest building on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater Oklahoma. Old Central provided additional classrooms for the community college and also had the duty of serving as Lansing's first public high school (established in the late 1880s as Lansing Central High School). A community college is a type of Educational institution. The term has different meanings in different countries A public high school is a Secondary school that is financed by Tax revenues and other government-collected revenues and administered exclusively by and at the discretion A new state of the art building is currently being erected in its place, known as the University Center. The University Center will allow LCC students to take courses and eventually earn an undergraduate or graduate degree from other Michigan institutions.

Other institutions of higher education include Western Michigan University (branch campus in Delta Township), Davenport University in Downtown Lansing, Central Michigan University (branch campus), and Great Lakes Christian College. Higher education is Education that is provided by universities, vocational universities, Community colleges Liberal arts colleges Western Michigan University (WMU is a Public university established in 1903 by Dwight B Davenport University is a private, non-profit multi-location University located throughout the states of Indiana and Michigan. Central Michigan University (also known as CMU) is a Coeducational State university located in Mount Pleasant in the U For the high school in Beamsville ON see Great Lakes Christian College (Beamsville Great Lakes Christian College ( GLCC) is a four year Christian

Eastern High School, Eastside Lansing
Eastern High School, Eastside Lansing

Public and private primary schools

Culture

Music

Theatre

Museums

Lansing is home to a number of small, specialized museums such as:

Farmers markets

The historic Lansing City Market, one of the oldest city markets in the United States, has been completely renovated in recent years. It is located downtown along the Grand River. Also during the summer months, many neighborhood Farmers' markets open around town. Farmers' markets, sometimes called greenmarkets, are Markets usually held out-of-doors in public spaces where Farmers can sell produce [15]

Potter Park Zoo

The historic Potter Park Zoo, located along the Red Cedar River in Lansing, has more than 400 animals, and numerous programs and events for children and families. The Potter Park Zoological Gardens is a 85 Acre Zoo located in Lansing, Michigan within Lansing's Potter Park

Libraries

The Library of Michigan and Historical Center is a highly regarded state library and research center. The Library of Michigan and Historical Center is a State-run library and historical center located in Lansing Michigan. The library is one of the top five genealogical research facilities in the United States. The Capital Area District Library has three branches in the city: The Main library downtown, the Foster Library on the east side, and the South Lansing Library on the south side. The Capital Area District Library (CADL is a system of libraries in Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Other area destinations

The Wharton Center for Performing Arts, the Kresge Art Museum, the MSU Museum, and the Abrams Planetarium are highly acclaimed cultural destinations located on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. The Wharton Center for Performing Arts is located in East Lansing Michigan, USA, on the campus of Michigan State University. The campus of Michigan State University is located in East Lansing on the banks of the Red Cedar River, and comprises a contiguous area of 5200

Media

Newspapers

Television

The NBC affiliate maintains the FOX affiliate's News programming. The Lansing State Journal is a daily Newspaper published in Lansing Michigan owned by Gannett. WLNS-TV is the CBS television affiliate serving the Lansing / Jackson Michigan television market in the United States. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. WILX-TV, channel 10 is the NBC -affiliated Television station for Lansing Michigan, licensed to Onondaga. The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's This article is about the television station in Lansing Michigan MyNetworkTV (unofficially abbreviated MyNet or MNT) is a Television network in the United States, owned by the Fox Broadcasting Company WLAJ-DT 53-2 CW5 is The CW affiliate for the Lansing Michigan television market The CW Television Network ( The CW) is a Television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006-2007 television season. WKAR-TV is a PBS -member station serving the Lansing Michigan area The Public Broadcasting Service ( PBS) is a Non-profit Public broadcasting Television service with 354 member TV stations in the WSYM-TV, channel 47 is the Fox -affiliated Television station in Lansing Michigan. WLAJ is the ABC television affiliate serving the Lansing / Jackson, Michigan market of the United States. The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Both affiliates broadcast their newscasts at the News 10 studios in Lansing. Often the same reporters are used on both broadcasts.

Radio

Lansing's radio dial has quite a few stations. Note: If the station has no city listed before the format, it is licensed to Lansing.

Sports

The Lansing Lugnuts are a Class A Midwest League, Minor League Baseball team, currently affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays. NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is a network of Radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from a nearby National Weather Service (NWS Onondaga is an unincorporated community located in Onondaga Township Michigan in the southwest corner of Ingham County Michigan. The Midwest League is a Class A Minor league baseball league which operates in the Midwestern United States. The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lugnuts are one of the most popular franchises in Minor League Baseball, drawing 538,325 fans during the 1996 season, and in the process outdrawing many larger teams. Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North Their logo is one of the most popular in the minors. The team plays its home games at Oldsmobile Park, which was built at a cost of $12. Oldsmobile Park is a Baseball stadium in Lansing Michigan, and home field of the Lansing Lugnuts Minor league baseball team 7 million and opened in 1996 in downtown Lansing. It was partially renovated in 2006. Oldsmobile Park has a seating capacity of 11,215 fans, and was built to accommodate additional expansion. Seating capacity refers to the number The team has won two Midwest League championships, their first in 1997 and their second in 2003.

The Lansing Capitals began play in the International Basketball League in 2006. The Lansing Capitals were an expansion team for the 2006 International Basketball League season This article is about the International Basketball League formed in 2004.

Michigan State University sponsors both men's and women's sports, usually competing as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. The Spartans have won National Titles in Men's Basketball, Football, Men's Boxing, Men's Cross Country, Men's Gymnastics, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Soccer, and Men's Wrestling. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice.

Lansing Community College also sponsors many sports, competing as members of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. Lansing Community College is a two-year public college founded in 1957 The Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA is an association of Community college athletic departments throughout Michigan and northern Indiana The Stars have won NJCAA titles in the following sports: Women's Softball, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country, Women's Marathon and Men's Marathon. The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA founded in 1938 is an association of Community college and Junior college athletic departments throughout

The Lansing area is also known for its many golf courses, with two courses owned by Michigan State University, four municipal courses, and many additional public and private courses in the area. Walnut Hills Country Club in nearby East Lansing formerly hosted the LPGA's Oldsmobile Classic from 1992 – 2000. A country club is a private Club which offers a variety of recreational Sports facilities usually located in city outskirts or rural areas The LPGA, in full the Ladies Professional Golf Association, is an American organization for female professional Golfers The organization whose headquarters are The Michigan PGA recently relocated from the Detroit area to Bath, Michigan, which is on the northern edge of Lansing. Bath is an Unincorporated community in Bath Township, Clinton County in the U Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America.

In the 1980s and 1990s Lansing was a major player in semi-pro football. The Lansing Crusaders won MFL/MCFL championships in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, and 1990. The team finished second in 1984, 1986, and 1991.

Other past sports teams include:

Transportation

Airports

Major highways

Interstate highways

US highways

Michigan highways

Railways

Public transportation

Bicycling

Famous Lansing residents

Sister cities

Lansing has six sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):

Lansing also has three "friendship cities" [20]:

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