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
East Lansing Residents Encouraged to Provide Feedback on State Roads at Webinar
Residents can join the webinar that runs from 6-7 p.m. tonight, or provide written comment through April 30.
The Parking Lot That Keeps Flooding
Cars were destroyed in The Quarters parking lot during a storm last weekend. It wasn’t the first time.
Evergreen Land Sale Falls Through
The sale of the DDA’s Evergreen Avenue properties that was announced in September 2025 has fallen through.
‘Slippery Slope’ or Needed Fix? East Lansing Will Consider Rental Overlay Changes
East Lansing’s rental restriction overlay districts isolate family neighborhoods from the commotion that often accompanies student rentals, but some homeowners feel their home’s inclusion does not make sense.
East Lansing Resuming Artspace Effort to Explore Affordable Housing for Artists
An Artspace development would provide housing for artists who make less than the median income.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Ride of Silence Honors Cyclists Injured and Killed on Lansing Roads at 19th Annual Memorial Ride
The group will ride from MSU’s campus to the Michigan State Capitol building starting at 6:30 p.m.
East Lansing City Manager Accused of Sexual Harassment
The accusation was made during public comment of Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
Fire at Chandler Crossing Leaves Students Without Homes, Essential Items
The fire destroyed essential items like documents and medication.
EL Council Shortens Public Comment, Debuts Procedural Change that Adds Ambiguity to Start of Some Meetings
A procedural change moving closed sessions to the start of council meetings will leave residents not knowing when important proceedings will begin, including public comment.
Juan Marinez Helped Build a Home for Mexican-American Students at MSU
Juan Marinez helped build the first Mexican-American student organizations at Michigan State University.