Tri-County recognizes the economic and social value of creating public spaces that are inviting, active, and reflective of those who live in the region. Placemaking promotes better urban design while incorporating cultural and social identities of our region, which improves the quality of life, happiness, and well-being of residents. 

 

By collaborating and strategically planning for public spaces, we strengthen the connection between our region's people and the places we share. Additionally, supporting the creative community and incorporating the arts into placemaking efforts creates a sense-of-place that encapsulates the identity of a region. 

 

Together - with partners like LEAP, Arts Council of Greater Lansing, Lansing Art Gallery & Education Center, local artists, and others - we can collectively reimagine the vision for our neighborhoods, parks, waterfronts, parks, downtowns, and shared spaces.

 

We have supported a number of initiatives, events, and programs throughout the region with state GLRPI and federal funding, including:

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• The Grand Experience

• Creative Placemaking Summits

• Create Place: Arts Council of Greater Lansing

• Arts Night Out

• REO Town Art Attack

• CharlotteRising

• Pocket Park (seed funding for Charlotte)

• Various activities and events in Charlotte, Mason, St. Johns, East Lansing, Grand Ledge, DeWitt, Williamston

• CATALYST Capital Region Prosperity Project

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