Episode 5: Planning for Growth and Understanding “Value per Acre" | Ep 5

In this episode, Ken and Joshua highlight how the City of Lansing is navigating a surge in development interest and carefully balancing different types of land use. They focus on the concept of “value per acre” as a tool for comparing property tax revenues across residential, commercial and industrial sites, and explain how this approach helps guide decision‐making about new projects.

They discuss how the City’s recent investment in infrastructure—particularly a major sewer line expansion—has positioned Lansing to attract new developments more effectively. Ken and Joshua also unpack the term “shovel‐ready,” emphasizing the importance of having roads, utilities, and correct zoning in place so that future projects can move quickly from idea to construction.

Beyond economic strategy, the co‐hosts explore what “vibrancy” means for a growing community—highlighting the need for varied housing types, a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and local amenities that draw people into the heart of Lansing. They also share examples of how residents and local businesses can strengthen the city from within.

Here's what you can expect to learn in this episode:

• The role of “value per acre” in planning fiscally strong development
• How sewer and other infrastructure investments reduce risk for developers
• “Shovel‐ready” land: what it entails and why it attracts faster growth
• Balancing residential, commercial, and industrial zoning for a vibrant city
• Community‐driven growth and supporting local entrepreneurs

Contact & More Info

• Email the show at: [email protected]
• City of Lansing Website
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All music used with permission from Kris Bennetts.

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