Development

DDA Recommends New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Hears Feedback on Albert El Fresco

DDA Recommends New Pizza Restaurant Downtown, Hears Feedback on Albert El Fresco

The company proposing the new pizza shop hopes it can provide a “decent meal at a decent price” to students between classes and workers on lunch break.

Planning Commission Recommends Grove Street Rezoning, Seasonal Sauna Park

Planning Commission Recommends Grove Street Rezoning, Seasonal Sauna Park

Hagan Realty is requesting three parcels near Grove Street be rezoned, so the company can build townhomes.

Hagan Realty Returns to Planning Commission with Grove Street Housing Proposal

Hagan Realty Returns to Planning Commission with Grove Street Housing Proposal

There were also public hearings for a proposed sauna park and fabrication shop.

DDA Hires Firm to Market Evergreen Properties, Sets Asking Price

DDA Hires Firm to Market Evergreen Properties, Sets Asking Price

The properties have been initially listed at $4.435 million.

DDA Recommends Point System to Encourage Green Building Practices, Affordable Housing

DDA Recommends Point System to Encourage Green Building Practices, Affordable Housing

If the system is eventually approved by council, developers could spend points to bypass council approval that is usually needed for special use permits to add height to buildings or reduce the minimum lot size requirement. 

DDA Zeroes in on Marketing Firm for Evergreen Properties; Revises MOU for Executive Director

DDA Zeroes in on Marketing Firm for Evergreen Properties; Revises MOU for Executive Director

DDA members favored an applicant to market its Evergreen properties, but want to negotiate the price tag.

DDA Approves Setting Aside Funds for a Director
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DDA Approves Setting Aside Funds for a Director

The decision to allot $250,000 to hire a director in 2025 followed two strategic planning sessions. Details for the position still need to be ironed out.

New Life for 530 Albert Ave Project?
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New Life for 530 Albert Ave Project?

The vice president of ACD has been working with downtown business owners and neighborhood groups to revamp the project.

MSU Students Pitch Proposals for Evergreen Property
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MSU Students Pitch Proposals for Evergreen Property

DDA members and city officials listened to development presentations by urban planning students for the downtown site.

CDBG Applications Due Dec. 15
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CDBG Applications Due Dec. 15

Grant program is for the needs of low-to-moderate income people and neighborhoods.

ELPD Officer Tells DDA of Downtown Public Safety Concerns
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ELPD Officer Tells DDA of Downtown Public Safety Concerns

Officer Katey Harrison identified parking garages as hotspots for nighttime activity as well as the Fieldhouse and Harper’s.

BWL Project Tabled, New Gas Station Moves to Council

BWL Project Tabled, New Gas Station Moves to Council

The proposed BWL training facility was tabled for further community engagement. The upgrade to the gas station at the corner of Abbot and Saginaw Highway was approved 5-1 by Planning Commission.

City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote
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City Council Denies 530 Albert Development in 2-3 Vote

The communitywide debate has been ongoing since May. With the Tuesday decision, the surface parking lot will stay a parking lot.

No Decision Made by Council on 530 Albert Ave. Project
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No Decision Made by Council on 530 Albert Ave. Project

22 people spoke to Council about the affordable housing project during the Oct. 3 meeting, with majority speaking against the proposal. Council expects to make a decision at the Oct. 17 meeting.

Grove Street Rezoning Denied by City Council
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Grove Street Rezoning Denied by City Council

The proposal was defeated 3-2. Hagan Reality owners are not sure what their next steps will be for the properties but vow not to give up.

Documents Released Shed Light on Decision to Redevelop Bailey St. Parking Lot
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Documents Released Shed Light on Decision to Redevelop Bailey St. Parking Lot

Material just released under the Freedom of Information Act shows the Metzger/Fabian family chose to redevelop their portion of Parking Lot #11 after being told the city would not continue to rent it for parking.

City Council Hears Grove St. Rezoning Proposal
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City Council Hears Grove St. Rezoning Proposal

Hagan Realty says the project will be good for the city, while residents of the 600 block of Grove Street continue to disagree.

Trader Joe’s Is ‘Taking Over the Project to Finish It’; May Open Next Summer

Trader Joe’s Is ‘Taking Over the Project to Finish It’; May Open Next Summer

Internal communications reveal what’s been happening with the long-awaited Trader Joe’s store set to be built across Grand River Avenue from Whole Foods in East Lansing.

Majorities of Planning Commission and DDA Support 530 Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Redevelopment
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Majorities of Planning Commission and DDA Support 530 Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Redevelopment

The loss of surface parking is the chief objection of critics. But the owners of the land say the lot is going to be redeveloped one way or another.

Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Solar Variance for University Lutheran Church
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Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Solar Variance for University Lutheran Church

The variance was approved 4-3 after back and forth discussion at the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.

Opposition Strong – and Centered on Parking – in Face of Affordable Housing Proposal

Opposition Strong – and Centered on Parking – in Face of Affordable Housing Proposal

“Parking is everything,” said one local business owner in objection to the plan. But the developer insisted the privately-owned parking lot parcel is “going away” regardless of whether his project is approved.

Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Project Heads for Public Hearing with Opposition Organized

Albert Ave. Affordable Housing Project Heads for Public Hearing with Opposition Organized

What’s the plan for 530 Albert Ave.? ELi explains the proposal, the opposition and the backstory.

How Hard Is It to Park in Downtown East Lansing? Depends Who You Ask
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How Hard Is It to Park in Downtown East Lansing? Depends Who You Ask

There’s no topic quite so contentious as parking downtown, as became evident at Thursday’s DDA meeting.

MSUFCU Showcases ‘Strength in Roots’ During Grand Opening Celebration
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MSUFCU Showcases ‘Strength in Roots’ During Grand Opening Celebration

Long-anticipated opening of the Abbot Road branch was celebrated during a July 21 event featuring music, local foods, and speakers from the credit union, university, city and more.

Is an Ordinance Holding Back Sustainable Energy in EL?
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Is an Ordinance Holding Back Sustainable Energy in EL?

A decision on University Lutheran’s request for a variance for the size of a solar array was tabled after questions arose about other approved projects.

One Developer Off the Hook, Another Will Attempt Affordable Housing Downtown
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One Developer Off the Hook, Another Will Attempt Affordable Housing Downtown

East Lansing’s City Council has decided to relieve developer DRW Convexity of its responsibilities where downtown affordable housing is concerned and to give PK Companies a try instead. As part of their Park District project, Chicago-based developers DRW Convexity agreed to construct an affordable apartment building at a now-vacant lot known as “Parcel C” (333…

River Caddis Loses Exclusive Development Agreement; DDA Will Seek New Proposals for Evergreen Properties
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River Caddis Loses Exclusive Development Agreement; DDA Will Seek New Proposals for Evergreen Properties

It’s over.

Big Stories Simmering in the City of East Lansing
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Big Stories Simmering in the City of East Lansing

Who has and hasn’t applied to be city manager? Why the chatter about moving city operations? And what’s going on with the independent investigation into the anonymous complaint? ELi brings you up to speed on these stories and more.

Big DDA and Council Meetings Set to Happen Tuesday
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Big DDA and Council Meetings Set to Happen Tuesday

ELi catches you up on big business in the city coming this Tuesday.

Change EL’s Council from 5 to 7 Members? This and Lots More on Tuesday’s Agenda.
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Change EL’s Council from 5 to 7 Members? This and Lots More on Tuesday’s Agenda.

Three big surprises on this coming Tuesday’s City Council agenda.

Mayor Signed Letter to Support Low-Income Project on Bailey Lot; Developer Answers Questions
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Mayor Signed Letter to Support Low-Income Project on Bailey Lot; Developer Answers Questions

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request turns up a surprising letter, and the vice president for developer ACD explains how a project would restrict who can rent there.

Developer Seeks Rezoning of Grove Street’s North End to Allow Denser Housing
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Developer Seeks Rezoning of Grove Street’s North End to Allow Denser Housing

Homeowners just to the south are objecting to the proposal, but the church to the north supports it.

The Building C Question: Low-Income Housing or a Free Park Expansion?
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The Building C Question: Low-Income Housing or a Free Park Expansion?

The 2018 deal with DRW/Convexity and City Council is setting the stage for the current council to make a big decision.

Three Years In, Developer Says the Only Thing That’ll Work on the Evergreen Properties Is…Student Housing
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Three Years In, Developer Says the Only Thing That’ll Work on the Evergreen Properties Is…Student Housing

River Caddis Development’s exclusive deal is facing expiration on July 17; the DDA will ponder the new “collaborative approach” for the next 30 days.

Developer Wants to Build Affordable Workforce Housing on Bailey Parking Lot

Developer Wants to Build Affordable Workforce Housing on Bailey Parking Lot

The proposal had its first public airing at East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting today. ELi brings you the details.

ELi’s reporting on ACD’s proposal for 530 Albert Ave.

ELi’s reporting on ACD’s proposal for 530 Albert Ave.

ELi provides longitudinal, comprehensive, investigative reporting on big redevelopment projects in East Lansing. This page is designed to make it easy for our readers to see all of our reporting on American Community Developers’ proposal for affordable rental apartments at 530 Albert Ave.

East Lansing’s Acting Director of Public Works Provides Infrastructure Update
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East Lansing’s Acting Director of Public Works Provides Infrastructure Update

The wastewater treatment plant is processing over 4 billion gallons a year…and water rates are going up. Bike lanes are coming to Coolidge and Hagadorn Roads. The Red Cedar Neighborhood will get a new water main. What else can you expect in the coming year?

East Lansing Committee Recommends Uses for Half-Million Dollars in Federal CDBG Funds
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East Lansing Committee Recommends Uses for Half-Million Dollars in Federal CDBG Funds

If City Council follows the committee’s recommendations, the pie will be split many ways between public services and infrastructure projects.

Jarred by Surprise Plan to Reshape the City, DDA Moves to Get Its Own Director
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Jarred by Surprise Plan to Reshape the City, DDA Moves to Get Its Own Director

The conversation was tense as Interim City Manager Randy Talifarro spoke to the eight-page draft reorganization plan that’s been rattling East Lansing’s government.

Housing Insecurity Worries Falcon Pointe Residents, East Lansing Planning Commissioners

Housing Insecurity Worries Falcon Pointe Residents, East Lansing Planning Commissioners

Residents have been granted one-year land leases as the developers, FP Investors, are seeking a final decision from Council for further development.

Affordable Apartment Project Shifted to Local Specialist Developer; Aims to House Lower-Income Families Downtown
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Affordable Apartment Project Shifted to Local Specialist Developer; Aims to House Lower-Income Families Downtown

If the project known as “Building C” shifts to a new, local developer who specializes in affordable housing, the number of income-restricted apartments built downtown may go up from 74 to 99. And they’ll be designed for families.

To Avoid a ‘Catastrophic Situation,’ East Lansing Refinances the DDA’s Debt (Again)
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To Avoid a ‘Catastrophic Situation,’ East Lansing Refinances the DDA’s Debt (Again)

Why was “catastrophe” looming? ELi explains and tells you what happened with the latest refinance of the Evergreen Properties debt.

Valley Court Park Is Coming Before City Council Tuesday for Some Kind of Decision

Valley Court Park Is Coming Before City Council Tuesday for Some Kind of Decision

ELi obtained the grant materials related to the proposed $2.5 million renovation and found some interesting claims made by East Lansing’s former director of planning.

New Citizens’ Organization Hopes to Help Guide 5G Cell Tower Installation
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New Citizens’ Organization Hopes to Help Guide 5G Cell Tower Installation

A group of East Lansing homeowners are trying to preserve neighborhood aesthetics.

The City of East Lansing’s Troubles Deepen: Peter Menser Is Quitting the Planning Department
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The City of East Lansing’s Troubles Deepen: Peter Menser Is Quitting the Planning Department

In what’s become a fairly regular occurrence, ELi received an anonymous tip this afternoon of another major resignation from the City of East Lansing’s workforce.

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in ELi’s Favor, Against Scott Chappelle

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in ELi’s Favor, Against Scott Chappelle

“This decision should put an end to [Chappelle’s] vindictive crusade,” ELi’s attorney Brian Wassom said about the decision, “and serve as a reassurance to journalists across the state that freedom of the press is still alive and well in Michigan.”

Valley Court Park Plan Going to Council for Feedback
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Valley Court Park Plan Going to Council for Feedback

Some people remain very unhappy with the idea of paving over the center of the park for a pavilion, while others are excited by the designs. See the new renderings and find out what happened at the last Planning Commission meeting.

Special East Lansing District Identified as “Ripe for Redevelopment”
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Special East Lansing District Identified as “Ripe for Redevelopment”

If the “test” area for a new form-based zoning code works out, it could be implemented in other parts of East Lansing, too.

Homeowners Protest Cell Tower Construction at Their Homes But Are Told There May Be Little the City Can Do
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Homeowners Protest Cell Tower Construction at Their Homes But Are Told There May Be Little the City Can Do

East Lansing residents are adamant they deserve a voice in where cell towers are built.

New Renderings for Valley Court Pavilion Project Released (Updated)
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New Renderings for Valley Court Pavilion Project Released (Updated)

Revised plans will be made public for the first time; new plans include providing performance space.

Did a Local Landlord Push Out a Tenant Because She Wasn’t a Student?
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Did a Local Landlord Push Out a Tenant Because She Wasn’t a Student?

East Lansing’s Human Rights Commission is asking if others think they were discriminated against by DTN. In this report, ELi looks at how the big student housing market impacts housing options for other demographics in East Lansing.

East Lansing’s Deputy City Manager and Director of Planning Resigns
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East Lansing’s Deputy City Manager and Director of Planning Resigns

ELi obtained the information via the leak of an internal communication. Tom Fehrenbach’s departure adds to the turmoil in the city’s leadership.

As Glencairn Homeowners Protest Cell Tower Plan, More Towers May Be Coming to EL Neighborhoods (Updated)
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As Glencairn Homeowners Protest Cell Tower Plan, More Towers May Be Coming to EL Neighborhoods (Updated)

City of East Lansing staff say more than 50 new “small cell” towers may be coming around town.

East Lansing’s Population Has Declined and Morphed Per Latest Census
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East Lansing’s Population Has Declined and Morphed Per Latest Census

More units of housing, but fewer residents. And a more diverse populace. What else changed about East Lansing from 2010 to 2020?

DDA Grants River Caddis Another Six-Month Exclusive Deal on Evergreen Properties
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DDA Grants River Caddis Another Six-Month Exclusive Deal on Evergreen Properties

The vote came down 7-2-1 and puts a hard stop on the extensions in July 2023. ELi’s Lucas Day reports.

Will the DDA’s Favored Developer Be Granted a New Exclusive Deal?
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Will the DDA’s Favored Developer Be Granted a New Exclusive Deal?

What the DDA decides this Thursday could determine not just whether River Caddis Development obtains a special deal that will exclude other developers, but also what gets built next downtown and how much longer the DDA will prolong its bond debt. ELi catches you up.

Three Council Members Question DDA’s Finances as Bond Refinance Is Authorized
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Three Council Members Question DDA’s Finances as Bond Refinance Is Authorized

Before the bond refinance passed 3-1, Council members raised questions about why the DDA debt is barely paid off after 13 years, which taxes are being diverted to the DDA, and more.

Two Big Votes Come to City Council This Tuesday
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Two Big Votes Come to City Council This Tuesday

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, East Lansing’s City Council is poised to make decisions on whether East Lansing should be declared a Sanctuary City and whether the DDA’s loan on the Evergreen Properties should be refinanced again. ELi explains how you can weigh in.

Three New Buildings Will Mean $1 Million More in Taxes Diverted to the DDA. What Is Going On?
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Three New Buildings Will Mean $1 Million More in Taxes Diverted to the DDA. What Is Going On?

ELi brings you a special “follow the money” report. Find out how captured taxes are and aren’t being used in East Lansing today and how East Lansing homeowners are carrying the burden of public services for big new buildings downtown.

Ask ELi: Is Trader Joe’s Coming?
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Ask ELi: Is Trader Joe’s Coming?

A reader asked ELi to look into what’s going on with plans for a Trader Joe’s store in East Lansing. We investigated the public record and asked around, and now we bring you the results.

The DDA Gives Up on The CITADEL™. What’s Next?
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The DDA Gives Up on The CITADEL™. What’s Next?

Another failed proposal for the Evergreen Properties, land the DDA purchased almost 15 years ago using public bonds. Those bonds will be refinanced again.

Action-Packed City Council This Week
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Action-Packed City Council This Week

How will Lisa Babcock be replaced? Which development proposal does the city staff recommend for 300 new units of housing? And what else happened at East Lansing’s City Council this week?

Plans for Valley Court Park Remain in Flux, as Two Commissions Express Hopes and Concerns
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Plans for Valley Court Park Remain in Flux, as Two Commissions Express Hopes and Concerns

Should the park be used for a farmers’ market pavilion? Have space for a dog park? A performance venue? Find out from ELi what Planning Commissioners and Historic District Commissioners had to say this week.

New Merritt Road Marijuana Shop Gets Built, Hotel and Other Retail in Limbo [Updated]
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New Merritt Road Marijuana Shop Gets Built, Hotel and Other Retail in Limbo [Updated]

Update: The Planning Commission has voted unanimously to recommend approval of the developers’ request to sell recreational marijuana alongside medical marijuana at the new High Society shop.

QD at Michigan/Harrison Will Become a Party/Convenience Store [UPDATED]
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QD at Michigan/Harrison Will Become a Party/Convenience Store [UPDATED]

The new store expects to open in the next couple months, after liquor license requirements are complete.

Public Comments Are Helping to Reshape the Valley Court Pavilion Project
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Public Comments Are Helping to Reshape the Valley Court Pavilion Project

Revised plans may be available as soon as this Wednesday, Nov. 9, for the Planning Commission meeting. What are people asking for in terms of changes?

Ask ELi: Could the QD on Harrison Road Become a Pot Shop?
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Ask ELi: Could the QD on Harrison Road Become a Pot Shop?

It looks like the QD near Brody is closing. We answer a reader’s question about whether a marijuana dispensary could locate there.

Valley Court Park Plan Would Pave Greenspace for New Market Pavilion
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Valley Court Park Plan Would Pave Greenspace for New Market Pavilion

Excitement for the $2 million improvements at Valley Court Park is tempered by concerns about some aspects of the proposal.

Vlahakis Proposes 12 Stories of Student Housing at Dublin Square (Plus More)
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Vlahakis Proposes 12 Stories of Student Housing at Dublin Square (Plus More)

The proposal, if successful, would bring a lot more student housing plus another new parking garage to downtown East Lansing.

Will a Large Communications Tower Be Built at EL High School?
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Will a Large Communications Tower Be Built at EL High School?

Board Vice President Chris Martin says the board does not yet have enough information to approve the project.

Council Considers Redirecting Low-Income Funds to Placemaking Projects; Gets Update on Lead Pipes
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Council Considers Redirecting Low-Income Funds to Placemaking Projects; Gets Update on Lead Pipes

Valley Court farmers market pavilion and downtown lighting may be partially funded with HUD CDBG monies.

EL Developer Scott Chappelle Sentenced to 38 Months in Federal Prison, Must Pay Over $1.3M
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EL Developer Scott Chappelle Sentenced to 38 Months in Federal Prison, Must Pay Over $1.3M

The sentencing follows a guilty plea of tax evasion arising from what the DOJ describes as Chappelle’s near decade-long effort to prevent the IRS from collecting taxes he and his business owed.

Make Redevelopment Faster and Easier in East Lansing? Council Is Split
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Make Redevelopment Faster and Easier in East Lansing? Council Is Split

At Tuesday’s meeting, Council also went into closed session to evaluate the City Manager and approved a commercial rezoning on the north side.

Two Events You Might Want to Catch
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Two Events You Might Want to Catch

Find out from ELi what’s happening today and tomorrow that you might not want to miss.

Deluge Investigation Released: Expect More Household Flooding in EL
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Deluge Investigation Released: Expect More Household Flooding in EL

As climate change makes severe weather events more common, East Lansing’s sewer system has been stretched to capacity.

Chappelle Sentencing Postponed Again; Fairness of Prison Time Debated
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Chappelle Sentencing Postponed Again; Fairness of Prison Time Debated

New documents released by the court show dueling visions of a longtime area real estate developer.

Tensions Run High at Council Over Possible Conflicts of Interest, Uses of Public Funds
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Tensions Run High at Council Over Possible Conflicts of Interest, Uses of Public Funds

The city manager and mayor debated use of public funds, as Council member Brookover was absent again.

East Lansing Announces $1M Grant for Downtown Park. Is Big Redevelopment Coming Nearby?
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East Lansing Announces $1M Grant for Downtown Park. Is Big Redevelopment Coming Nearby?

The farmers market will likely get a new pavilion. What about other big changes potentially coming to that part of town?

As Big MSUFCU Project Proceeds, What Does the Owner of Dublin Square Say Now?
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As Big MSUFCU Project Proceeds, What Does the Owner of Dublin Square Say Now?

ELi brings you up to speed on that big brick wall, the construction site dispute, and what we can expect in terms of taxes and activities once the project opens.

Council Votes 3-2 To Let Developers Walk Away From Promised Affordable Housing Near Valley Court
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Council Votes 3-2 To Let Developers Walk Away From Promised Affordable Housing Near Valley Court

A caveat in the original development deal seemingly left Council with two options that it saw as less than ideal. The bottom line remains that affordable housing development in Valley Court is now on ice. Andrew Graham reports.

Parking Meter Rates Set to Increase in July. Violation Fines May See Hike Too.
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Parking Meter Rates Set to Increase in July. Violation Fines May See Hike Too.

Prices for parking at meters and City-owned ramps and lots may increase this summer. City staff is also calling for Council to consider a hike in fines for parking meter violations. Clay Oppenhuizen and Emily Joan Elliott explain why.

East Lansing Insider: An East Lansing Development Roundup with Alice Dreger
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East Lansing Insider: An East Lansing Development Roundup with Alice Dreger

Andrew is joined by ELi’s Founder, Alice Dreger, for a discussion about various projects going on downtown and around town, plus what can be done to boost a downtown. Check it out!

Construction On River Trail Extension To Meridian Set To Begin Soon
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Construction On River Trail Extension To Meridian Set To Begin Soon

Construction was originally set to begin in 2020, but was delayed due to the pandemic. Clay Oppenhuizen reports for ELi that construction is now set to get going this year.

About A Month From Opening, Key Parts Of The Albert EL Fresco Are Still In Flux
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About A Month From Opening, Key Parts Of The Albert EL Fresco Are Still In Flux

The Albert EL Fresco is set to reopen later this spring, but the City is still looking for someone to provide outdoor seating, shade, and lighting infrastructure for the space. Andrew Graham reports.

Tie Vote At Council Nixes Application To Establish A Fraternity on Ann Street
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Tie Vote At Council Nixes Application To Establish A Fraternity on Ann Street

Council member Brookover’s arguments against approving a Special Use Permit to establish a fraternity at 532 Ann St. resulted in a 2-2 split vote, meaning the SUP was not approved, as many non-student residents expressed concern about the impact of student housing, especially, fraternities and sororities, on their communities.

Ask ELi: A Fence on Campus, Basketball Hoops Unlocked, and Construction On Burcham Drive [UPDATED]
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Ask ELi: A Fence on Campus, Basketball Hoops Unlocked, and Construction On Burcham Drive [UPDATED]

ELi’s Emily Joan Elliott brings a few pieces of news and a noteworthy PSA about construction on Burcham Drive.

East Lansing Insider: What’s All This Discussion About The Northern Tier?
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East Lansing Insider: What’s All This Discussion About The Northern Tier?

In this episode of The Insider, Andrew and Emily go in-depth on the recent discussions at City Council and Planning Commission regarding the Northern Tier. It’s a discussion ranging from land use to town-gown relations, so give it a listen!

East Lansing Insider: A Discussion with Dan Bollman about Zoning, Housing and Affordability
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East Lansing Insider: A Discussion with Dan Bollman about Zoning, Housing and Affordability

Andrew is joined by Dan Bollman to discuss the state of housing in East Lansing and delve into some of the various ways the City could alter zoning or other laws to, potentially, make housing more affordable and accessible in East Lansing. Listen in!

Planning Commission Ponders Forming Committee To Explore Housing In The Northern Tier
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Planning Commission Ponders Forming Committee To Explore Housing In The Northern Tier

In the latest discussions about what to do with the Northern Tier regarding planning and housing, East Lansing’s Planning Commission discussed forming a specific committee to study the area and consider what could be done. What might the next steps entail?

Council Approves “Streamlined” Policy For Outdoor Restaurant Seating, Settlement in FOIA Lawsuit
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Council Approves “Streamlined” Policy For Outdoor Restaurant Seating, Settlement in FOIA Lawsuit