Lansing Township, Michigan
Ingham County | 105.25 Acres | Abutting Substation | Active Rail
Former GM industrial land now available as a greenfield AI data center site with an abutting electrical substation, active rail access, and direct interstate connectivity. In active development with Deep Green as strategic partner.
Site Overview
Great Lakes AI
Infrastructure Hub
Located at 2800 West Saginaw Street in Lansing Township, Michigan, this 105.25-acre vacant industrial property is one of the most compelling AI data center development sites in the Great Lakes region. The site is held by the RACER Trust, the environmental remediation and redevelopment trust established following General Motors' bankruptcy, and is actively available for acquisition.
The property's most significant infrastructure advantage is its abutting electrical substation, which provides immediate, high-capacity power access without the typical multi-year substation construction timeline. Combined with an adjacent active rail line and proximity to I-496, the site offers a rare combination of power, logistics, and connectivity.
Spark AI Foundry is developing this campus in partnership with Deep Green, a leader in high-density, sustainable AI colocation that deploys facilities in four weeks at up to 150kW per rack with a 1.07 PUE. The adjacent Plant 2 and Plant 6 parcels (also RACER-owned and vacant) provide a clear path to 300+ acre campus expansion.
Site Advantages
Purpose-Built for AI Infrastructure
Abutting Electrical Substation
An electrical substation directly abuts the property, providing immediate, high-capacity power access with minimal transmission infrastructure required.
Active Rail Access
An adjacent active rail line enables efficient delivery of heavy data center equipment, modular infrastructure, and large-scale construction materials.
~1 Mile to I-496
Direct interstate access via I-496 connects the site to the broader Michigan highway network, simplifying logistics and workforce commuting.
105+ Acres of Greenfield Land
Over 105 acres of vacant industrial land with no existing structures to demolish, providing a clean canvas for purpose-built AI data center design.
Adjacent Expansion Land
Directly adjacent to former Lansing Plant 2 and Plant 6, both also RACER-owned and vacant, providing a clear path to campus expansion beyond 300+ acres.
Full Utility Infrastructure
Municipal electricity, natural gas, sewer, and water are all available at the site, eliminating the utility stub-out phase typical of greenfield developments.
Midwest Network Hub
Lansing sits at the heart of the Great Lakes region, well-positioned for low-latency connectivity to Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and Toronto.
Industrial Zoning
Heavy industrial zoning (H classification) supports the full range of data center uses including high-power density compute, cooling infrastructure, and generator installations.
Property Details
Full Specifications
Source: RACER Trust — racertrust.org · RACER Site ID 13002
Deep Green
Sustainable AI Infrastructure
Deep Green builds high-density data centers that deploy AI workloads in four weeks, compared to the 12+ month industry standard. Their Lansing Township facility is in active planning, targeting 20+ MW initial capacity with a direct path to full campus scale.
- 4-week deployment vs. 12+ month industry standard
- 150kW per rack, purpose-built for AI and HPC
- 1.07 PUE with waterless cooling
- Heat-reuse model benefits local community
- 20+ MW Lansing, MI facility in active planning
About RACER Trust
The RACER Trust (Revitalizing Auto Communities for Environmental Response) was established in 2011 as part of General Motors' bankruptcy settlement to clean up and redevelop former GM industrial properties across the US. RACER's mission is to return these sites to productive use, making the Lansing Plant 3 site a strong candidate for AI data center redevelopment.
www.racertrust.orgSite Photography
Drone & Ground Photos
Aerial photography from May 19, 2022 · Source: RACER Trust
Northern ½ of site — May 19, 2022
Neighboring substation — May 19, 2022
Full site, looking south
Looking southwest over railyard
Southern ½ of site
Looking south towards Plant 2 & Plant 6 sites
Site location map
Development Plan
Phased Campus Development
The Lansing Township campus follows Spark AI Foundry's EPCO framework, with Deep Green as the anchor development partner for high-density AI colocation deployment.
Area Information
Demographics & Workforce
Population & Income
| 5 Mi | 10 Mi | 15 Mi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Est. Population | 72,400 | 268,000 | 410,000 |
| 2029 Projected Population | 73,100 | 271,000 | 418,000 |
| 2024 Est. Avg. HH Income | $68,200 | $79,400 | $84,600 |
| Median Age | 34.8 | 35.6 | 36.2 |
| Daytime Employment | 52,000 | 198,000 | 310,000 |
Source: US Census / ESRI Business Analyst, 2024 Estimates
Major Regional Employers
Source: Lansing Economic Area Partnership / Ingham County EDC — 2024
Investment Opportunity
Interested in the Lansing Campus?
Contact Spark AI Foundry to learn more about the Lansing Township, MI development opportunity, Deep Green partnership, and investment structure.