LANSING, Mich — A riverfront staple in Lansing could soon change hands, and voters may have the final say this August.
- Lansing voters may decide in August whether the city should sell the Lansing Shuffle property at 325 Riverfront Drive for about $953,000.
- Lansing Shuffle, which currently rents the space, wants to buy it to invest in long-term improvements and financial stability.
- The riverfront building has a long history, including its time as the original Lansing Farmers Market, and is now a community venue with food vendors, bars, and recreation.
- Community reactions are mixed, with some residents supporting the sale and others raising concerns about oversight, safety, and future ownership.
WATCH: Debate grows over proposed sale of Lansing Shuffle
The property at 325 Riverfront Drive, home to Lansing Shuffle, is at the center of a proposed sale that has sparked both support and concern among local residents.
Once the site of the original Lansing Farmers Market, the building has served as a community gathering space since 2010. Over the years, it has undergone several transformations, most recently becoming Lansing Shuffle in 2023…