May 2026 News & Updates
State-wide associations within the housing industry are weighing in on the significant impact of the first Lansing Growth Fund project…
“Holmes & Pleasant Grove is a thoughtful, community-driven project that brings together workforce housing, local
business, and shared space in a way that reflects the history and future of this Southwest Lansing neighborhood. The focus on resident ownership stands out, creating a unique opportunity for people to have a true stake in what’s being built around them.
Through our Housing TIF tool, MSHDA is able to support this development that adds housing and strengthens the broader community. It’s a win-win, and a great example of how the right investment, in the right place, can create lasting impact.”
— Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, MAY 9th – 10:00am-12pm
Alfreda Schmidt Southside Community Center, Lansing
Lansing Growth Fund will provide an update on the project at the regular 3rd Ward monthly meeting.
MORE INFO HERE!
BUILDING MICHIGAN COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE
Tuesday-Thursday, May 12-14th
Lansing Center, Lansing
The BMCC is where industry leaders and changemakers come together to shape the future of affordable housing and community development. Join 1,200+ housing financiers, developers, public officials, asset managers, policymakers, and advocates for 2 days of powerful networking, cutting-edge insights, and game-changing ideas. Lansing Growth Fund will be making a presentation at 10:45am on Tuesday, May 12th. REGISTER HERE!
S. MLK COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
Saturday, May 16th, 10am-1pm
3330 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
at the corner of Holmes
Refreshments, cleaning supplies, S. MLK CIA-branded shirts, and more will be provided to all volunteers! Use the sign-up link to register and let the team know your shirt size!
REGISTER HERE!
Saturday, May 16th, 9am-5pm
Churchill Downs
Reduce, reuse, and recycle… and support your neighbors! It’s a great way to connect, give back, and strengthen the SW Lansing community!
SLBA TEAM UP 2 CLEAN UP
Wednesday, May 20th, 3pm
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church,
6500 Amwood Drive, Lansing
Grab a friend, bring your energy, and help keep our community clean and beautiful. The South Lansing Business Association hosts these cleanups twice a year with community members and partners.
Learn more about the SLBA!
PRESS
Many thanks to MICHIGAN RE-IMAGINED and Chris Buck for having Holmes & Pleasant Grove’s developer, Brent Forsberg, and Lansing Growth Fund ‘s Board Member, Melissa Hall, on the podcast again! The fund’s launch day is fast approaching!
Click here to watch and listen in for an update!
IN THE COMMUNITY
April’s spring neighborhood cleanup with S.W.A.G. was a resounding success! Thanks to all who volunteered and showed up to support the community!
COLLABORATOR SPOTLIGHT
The Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber was established as a Hispanic-led catalyst for regional prosperity, grounded in two fundamental pillars: Workforce Development and Business Education.
We translate this mission into practical outcomes through comprehensive entrepreneurial training—most notably our “Road to Retail” collaboration with Meijer. In the workforce sector, our primary objective is to increase human capital; we achieve this by connecting local individuals with specific training opportunities that directly enhance their skills and elevate their earning potential. Beyond individual advancement, the Chamber actively collaborates to shape the region’s broader economic landscape through engagement and networking.
As a dedicated partner in these efforts, we proudly champion major impact initiatives, including securing redevelopment funding for South West Lansing, advancing the Holmes & Pleasant Grove project, and launching the Lansing Growth Fund. Ultimately, our goal in this project is to redefine the very nature of civic development—placing the power of ownership back into the hands of the people who live there, while building reliable pathways that make it easier for financial institutions to invest confidently in the historically overlooked neighborhoods of mid-sized cities. Learn more about the GLHC here!
Chris Holman welcomes Brent Forsberg, Developer, Lansing Growth Fund, Lansing, MI. with Kelli Ellsworth Etchison, Chief Marketing Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer, LAFCU, Lansing, MI.
Watch Brent, Kelli, and Chris discuss Lansing Growth Fund, the Holmes Pleasant Grove project, where LAFCU plans to open a new branch, and the community impact of this plan in the YouTube video shared below:
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Thursday, February 26th MBN was on the road to an event focused on Lansing Growth Fund, National Coalition for Community Capital – NC3 and Holmes & Pleasant Grove, and hosted by Capital Area Michigan Works! Catch the video below to see the session:
Learn how the fund will transform Southwest Lansing through community investment, engagement, and environmental and cultural stewardship by building and using local investment tools for community growth.
The session will also cover:– Community Capital Model and financial structure of the fund
– Overview of the Holmes & Pleasant Grove project and timeline
– Overview of investment opportunities and requirements
– Q & A
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