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
Residents, Environmental Groups Concerned about Proposed BWL Plant
BWL claims it is working towards a cleaner portfolio for energy production. Environmentalists question why the company is proposing a fossil fuel-based facility.
Planning Commission Recommends Gas Station, Not B&B Rezoning
A plan to replace a gas station and convenience store on the corner of Abbot Road and Saginaw Street will go back to City Council with the Planning Commission’s approval.
Police, DPW and More Give Budget Presentations
City staff returned for the second straight week to present on budget requests, Tuesday, April 23.
All Saints Episcopal Church Rev. Kit Carlson Retiring
Rev. Kit Carlson has served as rector at All Saints Episcopal Church since 2007.
Annette Irwin: East Lansing’s Leslie Knope?
Planning, Building and Development Director Annette Irwin still carries the reputation of a “Worker Bee” even after 27 years of service to the city.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPL Shares New Strategic Plan With Presentation, Q&A, Trivia, Giveaways, Cake
The strategic plan will provide guidance when ELPL makes decisions about its budget, programs and partnerships.
Albert El Fresco is Coming Back for Another Season; Proposed Pizza Shop has Hurdles to Approval
El Fresco will have the same layout as last year, which is smaller than prior years.
ELPD Searching for Perpetrator of Shooting at Gas Station Near Lake Lansing, Abbot Intersection
Anyone with information about the shooting should reach out to ELPD Detective Austin Nelson at anelson@cityofeastlansing.com.
School Board Approves Construction Contracts, Sex Ed Curriculum
The board also approved the creation of a new video game design class.
City Manager Robert Belleman Receives Generally Positive Feedback in Review of First Year on the Job
Belleman’s scores showed no glaring holes in the city manager’s performance–though written comments showed some officials would like him to be more present in the community.