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Published: April 30, 2009Neighborhood: East Side
Recently, I interviewed Rick Kibbey. He has been living in Lansing since 1972. He is a well-recognized resident. He has spent most of his life by supporting the city he loves. I was able to get in touch with him and ask him a few questions regarding the Michigan Avenue Corridor. I asked him what thoughts were on the present stage of Michigan Avenue, and he said, “Its not living up to potential.” He commented that it is in need of an organized approach. As far as the project goes, he feels that it is promising and is in hopes that it will work out. In fact, he said that it has the potential to better the city’s image. I also asked him what he thought the pro’s and con’s were. Pros: self-funding, multi-jurisdictional, and focused on the not-picky details necessary. Cons: May take a while to get going forward. Other than that, Mr. Kibbey seems very positive and confident that the Michigan Avenue Corridor will be a success.
Mr. Kibbey is a very unique citizen of the city of Lansing. Over the years, he has been considered an archivist. He is the keeper of history in the East side of Lansing. This is a man who has lots of pride in the city he lives in.
