This project is designed to document and present the diverse cultural expressions along “The Ave”—the Michigan Avenue/Grand River Avenue corridor that links MSU/East Lansing with Lansing. This is a cultural economic development initiative that is designed to advance the vitality and livability of the Greater Lansing community. Plans include creating “nodes” of identity and creativity along the corridor and fostering improved collaboration between the campus, Lansing, East Lansing, and the Greater Lansing area. Anticipated outcomes include improved wayfinding, public art programming, and enhanced understanding of the cultural assets of the area. This is part of the Cultural Economic Development Plan developed under the leadership of the Arts Council of Greater Lansing.