LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Capital Area Housing Partnership is hosting a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting of the historic Walter H. French Junior High School, marking the completion of a redevelopment project.

Originally built 100 years ago, the building has been revitalized into a new community anchor that now includes:

The Residences at Walter French – 76 affordable apartment units, which opened in January 2025

Monarch Early Learning Center – a new childcare facility supporting working families

Capital Area Housing Partnership’s new headquarters

This event highlights the project’s impact on preserving Lansing’s architectural heritage, expanding access to affordable housing, and investing in the future of the city’s southside.

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