Lansing

The flag of , Michigan, is a white background with the city seal in the center. Within a black outlined circle is another circle, forming a ring around the central device. Curved and centered over the top in black is LANSING, and curved and centered below is MICHIGAN, in black capital letters. The central device depicts the dome of the State Capitol, the hoist side in white with black detail, and the fly half black with white detail. Behind the dome is a deep orange sun, the rays stretch to the circle's edge against a purple sky (shown as blue on Wikipedia). Green trees are shown on either side of the dome, and in front of the Capitol flows the Grand River, shown smaller at the hoist and growing gradually larger as it undulates toward the fly.
==Symbolism==
The Capitol denotes Lansing's status as the capital of Michigan. The black and white of the capitol dome symbolize the diversity of the community. The orange sun represents hope and opportunity for the future. The sun and the purple sky symbolize the emotional warmth of the city. The green trees suggest Lansing's beautiful neighborhoods. The Grand River is shown in white to demonstrate the city's commitment to keep it clean and protect the environment.
== Former flag (1969–1994) ==
The former flag of the city is a blue background with, which was once the city's seal in the center. Inside the seal, is an illustration of a house next to a burn tree, with a woodsman, with the rising sun on the horizon. The flag was adopted in 1969, and was replaced/relinquished in 1994.
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