Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI)

Lansing City Council Member At-Large

2022–2025

Institutional Context

Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) is the City of Lansing’s downtown management organization, aligned with the Michigan Main Street and Main Street America frameworks. DLI coordinates district-level services, business engagement, communications, and public-space activation supporting Lansing’s downtown and Old Town commercial corridors. The organization plays a central role in place-based economic development, downtown vitality, and coordination between private stakeholders and public investment.

Intergovernmental Context

Role & Governance Mandate

As a Lansing City Council Member At-Large, Brown exercised governance oversight through Council confirmation of DLI Board of Directors appointments and approval of City actions supporting downtown revitalization initiatives, district services, and public-facing programming. The role required evaluating governance capacity, alignment with citywide economic development objectives, and the appropriate use of public support for downtown management activities.

Key Decisions & Outcomes

Downtown Governance & Board Oversight

Participated in Council confirmation of DLI board appointments, supporting effective governance and fiduciary oversight of the organization responsible for managing Lansing’s primary commercial districts.

District Services & Public-Space Activation Oversight

Reviewed and approved City actions supporting DLI’s delivery of district services and public-space activation efforts, including programming, communications, and business engagement initiatives shaping downtown vitality and public perception.

Place-Based Revitalization Alignment

Provided legislative oversight, ensuring DLI activities aligned with Michigan Main Street principles, citywide economic development strategies, and broader public investment in downtown infrastructure and redevelopment.

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