LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Gillespie Group, a residential and business actual property agency primarily based in Lansing, is in search of to accumulate the soon-to-be former house of the Lansing Metropolis Rescue Mission.
The Lansing Metropolis Rescue Mission bought its new location on W Kalamazoo Avenue in 2023 as a part of a $10 million renovation challenge, making it the most important shelter for adults in Michigan.
Lansing Metropolis Rescue Mission Director Mark Criss instructed 6 Information that this new constructing has extra particular person showering areas, which is able to enable them to accommodate transgender people or these with fluid gender id extra simply.
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“We’re wanting ahead to the chance to contribute to the success of the Metropolis Rescue Mission’s transfer to their new location to increase their companies, mattress depend, and sources to additional serve our group. Their mission is required in Lansing and for the group,” stated Pat Gillespie, Founder and CEO of Gillespie Group, in a information launch despatched to six Information.
The group says that the acquisition would encompass 5 buildings, 603-613 E Michigan Ave, totaling over 16,500 sq. toes.
“Our imaginative and prescient for these areas is to welcome companies that ignite vitality, foster connection, and ship the experiences our group has been asking for,” stated Pat Gillespie.
The group’s preliminary imaginative and prescient consists of bringing companies, eating places, and retail tenants to the group.
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“We plan to do that by curating vibrant, activated storefronts that spill out onto the sidewalk and invite engagement.”
The group plans to finalize the acquisition in August MSHDA), Capital Regional Neighborhood Basis (CRCF), Senator Sarah Anthony, and State Consultant Angela Witwer to safe the approvals wanted to maneuver the challenge ahead.