LANSING, Mich — After years of anticipation and a few unexpected setbacks, Lansing’s highly anticipated Ovation Center is still in the works — but with a revised timeline. While neighbors have grown increasingly curious about the delays, officials say the wait will be worth it.
- Ovation Center in downtown Lansing has faced construction delays due to construction changes and rising material costs from tariffs, pushing the expected opening to early 2027.
- The project will feature a live music venue, community space and studios and is expected to bring in around $12 million in annual economic impact to the city.
- Local businesses, like Midtown Brewing Company, are excited about the potential for increased foot traffic and year-round visitors once the center opens.
- Project leaders say they’re prioritizing guest experience over design, aiming to deliver a high-quality venue despite setbacks.
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The $28 million project has faced challenges, including construction bids that exceeded the budget due to the possibility of rising material costs due to tariffs. But according to Dominic Cochran, Ovation’s founding director, the project is still very much alive — and moving forward.
“Anyone getting antsy, I’m right there with you,” Cochran said. “We’ve been working on this project for a long time, but we have one chance to get it right.”…