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title: South Martin Luther King Jr. Cooridor Improvement Authority
description: Explore the South Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority's efforts to revitalize a key commercial district in Lansing, enhancing economic development and community engagement.
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# **South Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority (S. MLK CIA)**
## Elevating the Dream. A Movement in Motion.
## Understanding the South Martin Luther King Jr. Cooridor Improvement Authority
The South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor is a key commercial district in the City of Lansing. Once home to a vibrant retail center, the corridor has experienced steady decline over recent decades due to shifting retail markets, loss of high-wage employment, and population decreases in South Lansing. While recent investments have helped catalyze new momentum, significant additional support and coordinated reinvestment are still needed to restore this vital corridor. The S. MLK CIA works to drive that effort.
The corridor improvements authorities' boundaries run along South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Victor Avenue to Bishop Road.
## The S. MLK CIA efforts to improve the South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard corridor:
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## Upcoming Events
Sign up for our fall cleanup here: [S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) Community Clean-Up Sign-Up form](https://forms.gle/5kazWKMzM8zKkos78)
### [15 October S. MLK Community Cleanup Join us at 12:30 PM EST 2026 Join the S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority (MLK CIA) and fellow community members for a day of service and neighborhood pride. **Date:** Thursday, 2026 **Time:** 1:00pm. Lunch will be served at 12:30pm **Meeting Location:** UA Local 333: 5405 S Martin Luther King Blvd Lansing, Michigan 48911 We will provide protective gloves, trash bags, and clean-up supplies, and refreshments. Please come dressed for the weather and ready to make a difference.](https://forms.gle/5kazWKMzM8zKkos78)
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November
### Regular Meeting Time
Join us at 1:00 PM EST 2026
**Typical Location:** UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall,
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
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December
### Regular Meeting Time
Join us at 1:00 PM EST 2026
**Typical Location:** UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall,
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
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January
### Regular Meeting Time
Join us at 1:00 PM EST 2027
**Typical Location:** UA Local 333 Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall,
5405 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, MI 48911
(Please refer to the meeting calendar for location or schedule changes.)
## Frequently Asked Questions
What is a commercial corridor?
A Commercial Corridor is a major street/ passageway with primarily businesses and commercial activity that serves the surrounding community.
What is the mission/purpose of the South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor
The S. MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority (S. MLK CIA) is a City of Lansing board dedicated to promoting economic development and revitalization along the S. MLK Jr. Blvd. commercial corridor. The Authority works to attract investment, support local businesses, enhance infrastructure, and create a thriving, connected environment for South Lansing residents and visitors.
What is the S.MLK Corridor’s Boundaries?
The S. MLK Corridor runs south along S. MLK Blvd from Victor Ave. to Bishop Rd.
S. MLK CIA Contact
Kahleea Washington- Community Development Specialist, Email: kahleea@lansingedc.com
How do I get involved?
Community members are always welcome to the CIA meeting and event. If you are interested in joining the board visit: Application for Appointment to Board or Commission
[Submit an Application](https://mi-lansing-cityoflansing.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/21437)
## Contact Us
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124 W Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: [517-483-4000](tel:517-483-4000)
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