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Subject: SWAG Meeting and Volunteer Opportunities

Hi all, 

I hear it all the time: "South Lansing is on fire and there are so many individuals and groups doing amazing things!" I couldn't agree more. I am so incredibly proud to be a Southsider and am inspired by the commitment of our neighbors throughout the South Side. That said, I wanted to share some of the upcoming initiatives that the foregoing advocates have organized for the near future. I would encourage each of you to participate in at least one of the following if you can find the time in what I understand are incredibly busy schedules. 

Thanks for all you do!

Adam 

Southwest Action Group (SWAG) Meeting:The Southwest Action Group (SWAG) has been an absolute force for positive change in SW Lansing. This group has initiated many placemaking and beautification projects and has advocated for and obtained resources to mitigate issues such as public safety challenges. SWAG is actively working on a number of additional initiatives and would love to have your support. If you are interested in attending the next SWAG meeting (today, May 13th, 6 p.m.) to learn about the great things taking place, please review the meeting information below. And, If you know others who would like to be active with SWAG, please forward this information to them:)

 

 

Topic: May SWAG Zoom Meeting

Time: May 13, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

 

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S. Waverly and Miller Road Community Cleanup: On Saturday, May 15th, starting at 10 a.m., the Lansing Eaton Neighborhood Organization, Averill Woods Neighborhood Association, Coachlight Commons, and Churchills Down Community Association are teaming up to cleanup and beautify the S. Waverly/Miller Rd. Corridor. The group will meet at 3700 S. Waverly (Waverly/Holmes Community Plaza) for a covid-conscious launch and light refreshments. The goal is to pick up trash on S. Waverly from Jolly to the river and on Miller from Wise to S. Waverly. In addition, the group is working now to put other projects together such as flower planting and other corridor improvement efforts. If you would like to join this effort, please email me so that I can convey your support to the effort’s organizers. 

LOVE SW Lansing SWAG Day of Service: The Southwest Action Group (SWAG) is hosting a LOVE SW SWAG Day of Service on May 22nd, beginning at 9 a.m. The hyperfocus will be the PG and Holmes business district. However, if SWAG is able to attract enough volunteers, SWAG would like to complete a few projects in the Pleasant View neighborhood just SE of the intersection. Projects are still being discussed but will most likely include at least some of the following: 1910 flower bed rejuvenation; Townsquare beautification; traffic circle flower planting; mulching; trash pick-up; Beacon Field maintenance; etc. Final project lists will be completed at today’s SWAG meeting and will be based on projected number of volunteers. If you are interested, please respond to this email and I will make sure to convey your support to Rachelle White, president of SWAG. 

 

SE Lansing Team Up to Clean Up (June 23rd, 1:30-3:30): The South Lansing Business Association would like to invite you to participate in the Southeast Lansing “Team Up 2 Clean Up” Event! The effort is being put forth to support a cleaner, greener Lansing. If you are interested in participating, please register by Friday, June 18, 2021 by emailing Suzy Carter at in...@slba.biz. For additional information, please see attached flyer. 

 

Who: Anyone interested in making a difference in the Southeast Lansing Community (children may attend with their parents) 

What: Beautify one‐half square mile of Southeast Lansing (I‐96, Cedar, Jolly, & Pennsylvania) Where: Meet at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 6500 Amwood Dr. between Menards & Target When: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

Why: Change starts with a few dedicated people 

 

Old Information But Important Information:

 

Road Projects: I have received many inquiries into road projects for the 2021 construction season. Public Services uses the PACER map and other data to make decisions on how to spend our very limited funds in the repair and reconstruction of our roads. Public Services does maintain a construction map showing all past, current and planned construction projects in Lansing between 2015 and 2021. This map also shows pedestrian/non-motorized projects between the same respective years. Please check out the following link to view the map: https://www.lansingmi.gov/2051/Construction-Map 

 

Potholes and Road Complaints: One of the things Public Services looks at when deciding which roads to prioritize is calls for service and other road complaints. I highly encourage each of you to report potholes and worsening road conditions using either Lansing Connect https://www.lansingmi.gov//lansingconnect) or by calling Operations and Maintenance at 517-483-4161. Most potholes are repaired within 24-48 hours. Please check out the following link for more information and to see the pothole repair map: https://www.lansingmi.gov/1530/Potholes