Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA)

Mission: To maintain a vibrant business community in Lansing’s historic Old Town district by providing services and opportunities that foster economic growth and community engagement.

Vision:

• Old Town Lansing is the cultural and creative district of Lansing. Our community offers unique experiences through special events, incredible people, eclectic shops and a rich history.
• Our buildings are beautifully restored for residents and businesses of all backgrounds; our infrastructure is well maintained by sustainable resources.
• Our diverse mix of destination retail, creative and entertainment businesses offers products and services that are high in quality and one of a kind to the Old Town district.
• We continue to value our heritage, volunteers and stakeholders who dedicate their resources to make Old Town a destination.

The Old Town Commercial Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of Lansing’s Old Town through socioeconomic development, historic preservation, business recruitment and community outreach.

What We Do:

1. Revitalization
2. Promotion
3. Advocacy
4. Communication
5. Education

We operate as a Michigan Main Street community. What is Michigan Main Street?
Michigan Main Street provides technical assistance for communities desiring to develop their own local Main Street program by utilizing the Main Street Approach™ – a common-sense approach to tackling the complex issues of revitalization by capitalizing on downtown’s history and identifying the unique assets of the community itself.