MSU announces progress on Spartan Gateway District
April 11, 2025
Michigan State University officially announced G&G Project Sparta, LLC — a joint venture between Gillespie Group and Goldenrod Companies — as the developer for the much-anticipated Spartan Gateway District, a public-private partnership with far-reaching positive community impact.
“At Michigan State, we are always looking toward the future — a future that fosters robust academic enrichment, encourages intellectual curiosity and supports the community that supports us,” said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. “The Spartan Gateway District lays the foundation for exponential academic and economic growth, attracting business and industry partners to be a part of our innovative campus, which will benefit students, faculty, staff and our entire community. I am excited to see the district become a permanent addition to our Spartan community.”
During its meeting today, the MSU Board of Trustees’ approved the next step in the transformation of the 14-acre site into a lasting gateway to MSU — one that drives long-term impact, enhances the campus experience for generations to come and strengthens the connection between the university and the broader community.
“A development like this represents a bold vision for the future of MSU, one that enhances the student experience, ignites sustained economic momentum and creates an iconic gateway that radiates the spirit, innovation and inclusive values of both the campus and the East Lansing community,” said Pat Gillespie, founder and CEO of Gillespie Group. “It’s not just a project, it’s a catalyst for generations.”