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Property:  720 Seymour St., Lansing

Owner:  Diane Sanborn

Taxpayer: Diane Sanborn

Assessed:  $97,200

Whether you travel a short distance fora staycation or a long distance, eco-friendly lodging is one of thebest ways to carbon offset travel. The Cozy Koi Bed and Breakfast at720 Seymour St. is the only bed and breakfast in the Lansing citylimits and a Green Lodging Michigan Partner, recognized by the statefor its environmental efforts.

The two more than 100-year-old homes theCozy Koi occupies were carefully restored by owner and innkeeper DianeSanborn, and are particularly well-suited to adaptive reuse(reinventing buildings’ use while maintaining the historic character).

In addition to the inherentlyenvironmental assets of adaptive reuse and location, Diane Sanborntakes the Cozy Koi to the next level with a grass parking lot.Impervious surfaces are not only unattractive but add to storm-waterrun-off problems. Grid pavers allow grass to grow through, making foran attractive parking area and permeable surface for absorbing water.Imagine how beautiful our city would be with more permeable surfaces. 

Looking for something to do this yearthat is light on the pocketbook? Try a night at the Cozy Koi. Dianeserves grape preserves, raspberry jam, and tomatoes to guests from thegarden of the bed and breakfast. And don’t miss the beautiful koi pond.


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