SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
Mayor Signed Letter to Support Low-Income Project on Bailey Lot; Developer Answers Questions
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request turns up a surprising letter, and the vice president for developer ACD explains how a project would restrict who can rent there.
New Principal Seeks ‘High Structure, High Support’ at ELHS
Ashley Schwarzbek takes the leadership reins at the high school after some challenging times during the school year.
Developer Seeks Rezoning of Grove Street’s North End to Allow Denser Housing
Homeowners just to the south are objecting to the proposal, but the church to the north supports it.
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.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Solar Variance for University Lutheran Church
The variance was approved 4-3 after back and forth discussion at the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.
ELi and League of Women Voters Ask What Voters Want to Know about EL Council Candidates
Responses will be used to generate questions for the public candidate forum set for Sept. 14 at the Hannah Community Center.
Live East Lansing News Updates Aug. 21-28
ELi Now is a new column from the East Lansing Info reporting and editorial staff, created as a space to provide live updates of East Lansing news. A fresh column will land on our front page each Monday and be updated throughout the week.
Beal Garden – a Local Treasure for 150 Years
The botanical garden on the MSU campus is known as a place for research, education, tranquility and activities.
Two Small Businesses are Thriving and Surviving
Despite the challenges of East Lansing during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Risky Studios and Campbell’s Market Basket are growing endeavors.













