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…
SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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
DDA members and city officials listened to development presentations by urban planning students for the downtown site.
Road Diet Proposal Draws Crowd to Transportation Commission Meeting
The proposal calls for altering Hagadorn Road between Grand River and Burcham Drive from four lanes to three.
Annual Giving Campaign Update: Help Us Keep the Lights On at ELi!
We are almost 50% of the way toward our $200,000 goal. Donate now and take advantage of matching funds.
Council Floats Regional Strategy Following Deer Management Presentation
The deer management plan and January cull were approved 4-1 at the Nov. 28 meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Rare Sighting Draws Flock of East Lansing Birders
The sighting was called a “lifer” by one local birder.
ELPS, Schools Statewide Struggle to Build Diverse Teaching Staffs
ELPS is looking to increase the diversity of its staff, as just 12 of the district’s 300 teachers are Black.
New Emergency Alert System, Budget and Potential Charter Change Addressed at Council Meeting
The budget is finally set for fiscal year 2025.
Council Talks Budget, Establishes Charter Review Committee
There was a packed agenda for this week’s City Council meeting.
EL School Board Discusses Ceasefire Resolution
The East Lansing Public Schools Board of Education discussed the possibility of later passing a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel at its May board meeting.