A Longtime East Lansing Business Owner Wants to Build Housing Downtown. First the City Will Have to Change its Policies.
The city passed in ordinance in 2016 that was meant to bring affordable housing downtown. One local business owner says the ordinance has stifled development.
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Stormwater Utility, Stricter Development Rules Floated to Address Flooding in East Lansing
Along with stormwater fixes, a city committee made recommendations to expand recycling services and regulate beekeeping in East Lansing.
Developer Pitching 13-Story Apartment Downtown Describes Proposal, Projects Optimism
A developer is optimistic about its plans to add an apartment complex at a downtown location where a previous apartment proposal was rejected.
East Lansing Advances Public Camping Ban as Critics Warn of ‘Criminalizing Homelessness’
City Council voted in favor of a first reading of the camping and loitering ordinance last night. Council will vote on a second reading later on that will implement the ordinance, if it passes.
East Lansing Police Use of Force Has Surged and Racial Disparities Have Grown, Data Shows
Data from August-October, months covering the start of the Michigan State University school year, shows police have used force more often to start this school year.
Remembering Former East Lansing Mayor John Czarnecki
Czarnekci served 12 years on the East Lansing City Council, including four years as mayor.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Elizabeth Lyons to Serve as President of East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education
Lyons is serving her second 4-year stint on the board.
East Lansing High School Students Protest ICE With Walkout
The protest came days after an ICE agent shot and killed a Minneapolis woman.
Up to a Dozen Sheetz Locations Could Come to Lansing Area
One Sheetz location is making its way through the approval process in East Lansing. It could be the first of many.
Pizzawala’s to Have Soft Opening Next Month
The restaurant plans to expand its hours over time after having a soft opening in February.
East Lansing Repeals Loud Exhaust Portion of Pretextual Stops Ordinance, to Consider Rolling Back Other Provisions
At last night’s meeting, council repealed a provision in the city’s pretextual stops ordinance that instructed officers to not pull drivers over for loud exhaust. It may roll back more provisions in the ordinance later on.