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…
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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.
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Anonymous Call About Migrant Buses Coming to EL Lacks ‘Veracity’
City of East Lansing and local service providers suspect the call is a hoax but are, nonetheless, working to be prepared.
IN THE COMMUNITY
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.
Two EL Activists Honored
Thasin Sardar was recognized with the Peacemaker of the Year award and Chris Root received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lansing Area Peace Education Center’s June meeting.
ELPS Welcomes New Director of Special Education
Precios Armstrong comes to the position with more than 25 years of experience in education and a doctorate in educational leadership.
City Council to Consider Adding “Explanatory Caption” to Proposed Charter Amendment
A special City Council meeting to be held tomorrow (July 31) at 6 p.m. was added to the city calendar this morning.
Council Talks Flooding; Defers Discussion on Charter Committee
For years, flooding has hurt residents around East Lansing. A solution to the problem seems far away.