Beckley Road Corridor/ Lakeview District Study

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Beckley Road SignIn 2024, the City of Battle Creek initiated an assessment project to consider future possibilities for the Beckley Road corridor, which runs along the road from M-66 to Capital Avenue SW.

The goal is to increase the economic vitality and attractiveness of this aging part of the city by adding housing, more opportunities for day and night uses, enhancing the natural environment, and improving mobility for cars, pedestrians, and public transit.

In October 2023, the city, along with Progressive Companies, the Lakeview District Development Authority, and the steering committee began developing a vision for the next chapter in this corridor’s history. The study, including a subsequent update of the LDDA development and Tax Increment Finance plans, was funded by state and local fiscal recovery funds provided by the Department of Treasury during the pandemic.

Following a series of public engagement sessions and surveys, the city distributed the Lakeview District Subplan for a 42-day comment period on March 5, 2025, and Progressive Companies presented the subplan and answered questions during two public presentations:

  • March 26, 2025 - Minges Brook/Riverside Neighborhood Planning Committee meeting.
  • April 7, 2025 - Virtual presentation held on the city's YouTube Channel.

Click here to provide feedback regarding the Beckley Road/ Lakeview District Plan.

April 23, 2025 - Planning Commission meeting

This meeting of the Planning Commission included a public hearing for public comment regarding the proposed Lakeview District Subplan, prior to it being voted on by the Planning Commission and being sent onto the City Commission for their consideration.

April 7, 2025 - Remote Lakeview District Subplan presentation

Presenters from Progressive Companies shared a virtual presentation on the proposed Lakeview District Subplan, to allow for neighbors to learn more about the plan, and to give public comment and participate in a Q&A session.

  1. Will taxes increase to pay for these proposed improvements?
  2. What funding was used to pay for the study?
  3. Is this project considered a private or public investment?
  4. How can I find out more information about who owns property within the study area?
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Related Documents

  1. Lakeview District Subplan
  2. Battle Creek Notice of Distribution for Comment