It's a project that's been nearly 10 months in the making. A new development for downtown Lansing will feature condos and office space overlooking Oldsmobile park.

"We want to take advantage of the views of the ballpark."

Project developer Pat Gillespie of the Gillespie Group is exploring the purchase of the land from the city and will split it into two sections. One is the ballpark north project that will be up to five buildings over four acres..

"Anywhere from two to six stories is what we have planned right now," Gillespie said.

Those buildings will include corporate office space, condos, and retail shops. Just across the street another site is planned. This one along the waterfront.

"We'd like to look at a couple different venues as far as restaurants, retail, and housing. All maximizing waterfront views."

A day spa is in the works too. The focus is to make the district a new entertainment zone for Lansing. Gillespie says too much of the city's waterfront is wasted on parking lots and this will help to take advantage of some of the city's natural beauty.

"We're looking at the waterfront and trying to maximize what everyone seems to be clamoring for, which is people after 5:00 on the water in downtown."

Gillespie plans to unveil all the details for the site on Tuesday at 1 pm at the City Market. He hopes to break ground on the project sometime next fall once the businesses are secured.