Target has announced plans to open a new store in downtown East Lansing near Michigan State University.
It's expected to open in 2019.
The new store would be located along Grand River Avenue, and Albert Avenue. It's expected to be approximately 22,000 square feet, and would be part of the Center City District project. That project proposes to include senior housing (93 rental units) and mixed market housing (271 rental units), street level retail, a new 715-space parking structure and new utility infrastructure.
“We are pleased that Target has selected downtown East Lansing for their first smaller, flexible-format store in Michigan,” said East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows. “We believe the store will be a great addition to the downtown, adding a new dimension to the retail offerings already available and meeting the needs that have been voiced by community members during past planning charrettes and workshops.”
“I am thrilled that a national retailer such as Target is investing in the East Lansing community. Their investment will offer students, year-round residents and those working in and around the downtown area with convenient shopping options,” said East Lansing Downtown Development Authority Chair Peter Dewan. “I believe other national retailers will take notice and also conclude that East Lansing, the home of Michigan State University, is an attractive community in which to do business.”
Public hearings for the proposed project’s site plan and brownfield plan have been scheduled to take place at East Lansing City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18 at 7 p.m. in Courtroom 2 of the 54B District Court, 101 Linden St.
