SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
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
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
The proposal had its first public airing at East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting today. ELi brings you the details.
MSU Tragedy Remembered, Budgets Approved at May 23 City Council Meeting
A resolution was passed recognizing and honoring the lifesaving actions of first responders and those impacted by the mass shooting on the MSU campus.
Library Trustees Consider Collective Bargaining, Budget as Old Tensions Arise
ELPL Board of Trustees and Director Kristin Shelley have back-and-forth exchanges during two-hour meeting.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Blue Owl Pops Back to its Roots as it Gears Up for Move
The downtown EL coffee shop will move to a new Trowbridge Road location after its lease expires in November.
ELEF Awards are Chance to Honor Alumni, Educators and Community Members
Nominations are due Aug. 6 for the annual awards celebration and fundraiser planned for May 2024.
Commission on the Environment Discusses Wetland Regulations and More
In its first meeting after No Mow May, the commission talked about what worked, some challenges and future potential goals.
Ask ELi: Parks, Recreation & Arts Director Explains Increases in Fees
Cathy DeShambo replied to questions about the recreation fee structures and provided a link to the department’s budget document.
The Summer Beat Goes On for Community Band
The East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band kicks off its 2023 season with a concert Thursday, July 20.













