Allen School Reborn: Apartments Daycare Coffee | Lansing News

Lansing News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

After 20 years of sitting empty, the historic Allen School building on Pearl Street is getting a fresh start—with 80 affordable apartments, a coffee shop, and a 60-spot daycare for residents and nearby hospital workers. Approved by the city planning commission, construction began in July and is on track to finish in under a year, transforming the 1927 landmark into a vital hub for the Health District. The building’s classic exterior will be preserved while the inside gets a full modern makeover, sparking nostalgia among alumni while welcoming new families. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for…