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Arts & Cultures

What Artspace’s Feasibility Report Tells Us About Downtown East Lansing

By Emily Joan Elliott | March 7, 2022

One of the proposed locations for a development of affordable housing geared toward creatives is Valley Court Park. Emily Joan Elliott digs in to what else is in the feasibility report and what we can learn.

Arts & Cultures

DDA Approves Around $150K For EL Fresco, Nixes Lease With Tenants In Bat-Infested Property

By Andrew Graham | February 28, 2022

The DDA approved a budget amendment to support the Albert EL Fresco, but some DDA members had questions about the large figure. Andrew Graham reports on that and the bat infestation at a DDA-owned property.

Development

What’s Happening Now with Downtown East Lansing Development?

By Alice Dreger | January 27, 2022

Catch up with ELi on the latest in downtown East Lansing redevelopment, including potentially in Valley Court Park.

City Council

Seeking Support on Evergreen Redevelopment Concept, Developer Instead Gets an Argument at Council

By Andrew Graham | January 17, 2022

As the debate heated up, Jessy Gregg called George Brookover and Lisa Babcock “a bummer,” suggesting they don’t believe in East Lansing’s economic recovery. Andrew Graham reports for ELi.

Development

DDA Votes to Evict the Bats and Stay the Course on Office Dream for Evergreen Properties

By Andrew Graham | December 20, 2021

Yet again, the publicly-owned Evergreen Properties and their possible redevelopment formed the main topic of discussion at the latest meeting of East Lansing’s Downtown Development Authority. What happened? Only ELi brings this news.

Development

The Latest in Big East Lansing Redevelopment

By Alice Dreger | November 2, 2021

What’s happening with that public land sold on eBay? Where might we see commercial redevelopment replace houses on Lake Lansing Road? And what’s happening downtown and north on Abbot Road?

DDA

East Lansing Insider: East Lansing’s Evergreen Development Problem

By Emily Joan Elliott | October 2, 2021

The Downtown Development Authority purchased the properties in 2009, hoping to sell them for downtown development projects, but over a decade later, the DDA still owns the properties. Alice Dreger shares the long history with Emily Joan Elliott.

DDA

What’s Going On with Big Redevelopment Downtown?

By Alice Dreger | September 30, 2021

ELi catches you up on what’s happening (and not happening) in downtown East Lansing’s real estate redevelopment scene. Check it out!

DDA

River Caddis Gets 180-Day Extension As DDA Meets Following Jim Croom’s Resignation

By Andrew Graham | July 23, 2021

The DDA now has a new slate of officers: Chair Mike Krueger, Vice Chair Luke Hackney, and Treasurer Kristin Clark. Andrew Graham reports on that and more.

Environment

Has EL’s Tree Canopy Shrunk? We Might Find Out This Year

By Brooklyn Peppo | July 21, 2021

“Tree planting in East Lansing is not keeping up with the tree cutting,” wrote one ELi reader. Is that true? Brooklyn Peppo reports for ELi.

DDA

The DDA’s Evergreen Properties: River Caddis Still Wants An Exclusive, But Now Artspace Is In the Mix

By Andrew Graham and Alice Dreger | July 20, 2021

River Caddis Development has had an exclusive agreement on the DDA’s Evergreen Properties for 15 months, with no significant movement forward. They want more time. But another potential developer is now on the scene.

DDA

Construction Will Start Soon on MSUFCU’s Downtown Office Building

By Jack Timothy Harrison | July 16, 2021

In her remarks about the project, April Clobes, the head of MSUFCU, made a subtle reference to ELi’s reporting on why the project’s start had been delayed. Find out what she and others said and learn the project’s timeline from ELi.

Arts & Cultures

The Latest Scoop on Downtown East Lansing Development and Happenings

By Alice Dreger | July 2, 2021

We have NEWS on the Graduate Hotel’s rooftop bar, the MSUFCU downtown office building plans, entertainment activities downtown (including for kids), and food trucks. Read all about it, only at ELi.

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A Disappeared Path, a Parking Lot Curiosity, and Abbot Road Closures?

By Alice Dreger | May 6, 2021

ELi answers readers’ questions about the ramped path that disappeared from Valley Court Park and the SUVs parked at MSU near Mt. Hope Rd. Plus, we explain what’s about to happen to Abbot Rd.

Development

Public Land Finally Sells to MSUFCU; Buildings to Be Demolished

By Alice Dreger | April 12, 2021

Which publicly-owned buildings will be demolished to create a construction staging area for the credit union’s new downtown office building? And what’s the anticipated construction timeline?

DDA

DDA Votes 9-2 to Demolish Publicly-Owned Buildings to Help MSUFCU Project

By Alice Dreger | March 26, 2021

The debate was intense, with many questions raised. And after the vote, Paul Vlahakis showed up and threw doubt on whether this deal will really solve the issues. ELi tells you who voted what way, and why.

Development

DDA May Demolish Publicly-Owned Buildings to Help MSUFCU Construct Offices

By Alice Dreger | March 23, 2021

Why do City staff and the head of MSUFCU think this is a good plan? And what don’t we know? ELi’s Alice Dreger reports.

Development

The Latest on Redevelopment Projects in East Lansing

By Alice Dreger | January 30, 2021

Affordable housing for artists, the latest on the eBay-auctioned land, Dunkin Donuts’ and Walgreens’ openings, and lots more news in ELi’s latest East Lansing redevelopment update.

Development

Evergreen Properties Talks Extended, as Developer Reveals Anchor Tenant Backed Out

By Alice Dreger | January 28, 2021

The anchor tenant backed out. The developers want MSU as a partner. And it’s City staff, not the developers, that’s been holding up the sale agreement. Here’s what we learned at today’s DDA meeting, where the vote went 8-2 to extend the exclusive talks another 6 months.

East Lansing Public Library

Rundown of Meetings from This Past Week

By Emily Joan Elliott, Alice Dreger, Heather Brothers and Andrew Graham | January 23, 2021

The City and school district held several important meetings this week. The ELi team brings you the updates.

Development

City Leaders Less Than Thrilled with Redevelopment Deal’s Progress

By Alice Dreger | January 22, 2021

ELi’s Alice Dreger brings you the latest in the redevelopment deal on the DDA’s debt-ridden Evergreen properties. What’s up with “The CITADEL” now?

General News

What Will Be the Big East Lansing Stories of 2021?

By Emily Joan Elliott, Andrew Graham and Alice Dreger | December 31, 2020

Our staff compiles the top stories we expect to cover in 2021. But we can never know all that will happen — like, a pandemic — and that’s why we need your financial support.

Development

A Lot of East Lansing City News You Might Want to Know

By Alice Dreger | December 18, 2020

Quick hits on the various stories Alice Dreger has been keeping tabs on, from the Center City District bonds to a mysterious public hearing. Read on.

Arts & Cultures

School Board to Vote on Reopening Plan, and Council on Corporate Tax Exemptions

By Andrew Graham | December 12, 2020

Along with School Board and City Council, there are meetings of Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Downtown Development Authority and Police Study Committee. Andrew Graham unpacks it.

Development

Big Infrastructure Project Will Change Park District Area – and Peoples Church Isn’t Pleased

By Alice Dreger | November 17, 2020

A long-planned project will improve sewer infrastructure and change the amount of parking in the area, leaving some displeased. Alice Dreger reports.

Development

UPDATE: Wrench Thrown Into MSUFCU’s Downtown Office Building Plan

By Alice Dreger | November 13, 2020

The Dublin Square property owners are warning MSUFCU to stay off their property during construction that involves building all the way to the property line. What could this mean for the future of the proposed office building?

Development

Council Asked to Consider Tax Exemption for TechSmith

By Alice Dreger | November 13, 2020

TechSmith is considering building its new headquarters at Spartan Village and is calling on Council for a personal property tax exemption. Alice Dreger explains what this means.

Development

UPDATE: DDA Follows Council’s OK for 95-Day Extension of Exclusive Redevelopment Contract

By Alice Dreger | October 22, 2020

What’s going on with the Evergreen Ave. properties? ELi’s Alice Dreger brings you an update.

General News

What Happened at City Council Last Night?

By Alice Dreger | October 21, 2020

Alice Dreger takes you through the news and notes from a (very) brief City Council meeting on Tuesday night.

Development

What’s on the Agenda In East Lansing Next Week?

By Andrew Graham | October 17, 2020

Several bodies, including City Council, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Commission on the Environment, meet next week. Andrew Graham takes you through the agendas.

Development

Explore Vacant Commercial Properties in Downtown East Lansing

By Alice Dreger and Nathan Andrus | October 17, 2020

Check out our interactive map of downtown commercial properties in downtown East Lansing, and read our analysis of the information provided by City staff.

Development

Council Recap: City Attorney Says Tuesday’s Meeting is Fine

By Andrew Graham | October 14, 2020

City Attorney Mike Homier explained that Tuesday’s meeting could proceed despite recent actions by the State Supreme Court. See what he said and what Council did on Tuesday.

Development

Big Week of Meetings Coming for East Lansing

By Alice Dreger | October 10, 2020

ELi’s Alice Dreger gives you a fast rundown of what’s coming in public meetings in East Lansing this week. Check it out.

Government

Big Governmental Decisions Coming in East Lansing

By Alice Dreger | September 20, 2020

Contract through 2024 for the City Manager? Pave over more of Sharp Park for bike parking? Reduce car lanes further on Abbot? ELi’s Alice Dreger tells you what’s up this week and how you can weigh in.

Development

Developer Wants 450 Days More for Evergreen Properties Talks . . . And Wants TIF

By Alice Dreger | July 27, 2020

River Caddis Development has put together a draft agreement that would shift yet more of The CITADEL project costs onto the public ledger. For now, East Lansing’s DDA has agreed to more talks.

Government

East Lansing Seeks Lawyers, and More Lawyers, and a Financial Advisor

By Alice Dreger | July 24, 2020

The City Council is seeking a new city attorney, and the DDA and BRA are looking for an attorney and a financial advisor. What’s up?

Development

East Lansing Development Updates (Spoiler Alert: The Abbot Opens Late August)

By Alice Dreger | June 22, 2020

News on The Abbot, The Graduate, affordable housing, Coleman Road, the new elementary schools, MSUFCU’s downtown project, and marijuana sales locations. We also tell you where in East Lansing the state’s wetland protection agency plans a new office building that would disturb a wetland.

Development

In Change of Plans, The CITADEL Project Makes the Parking the City’s Problem

By Alice Dreger | June 17, 2020

Is big new office space viable? What tax incentives will the developers want? And what does the new “stakeholders” team think of it all?

General News

Downtown Development Authority Moves to Hire Independent Counsel

By Andrew Graham and Alice Dreger | June 11, 2020

Until now, East Lansing’s DDA has relied on City Attorney Tom Yeadon. Now it is moving to hire independent counsel.

Development

East Lansing Real Estate Developer Scott Chappelle Indicted for Tax and Bank Fraud

By Alice Dreger | June 4, 2020

For years, citizen watchdogs warned the City of East Lansing not to continue partnering with Chappelle. If convicted on the bank fraud charge, he faces up to 30 years in prison.

Development

Now a “Stakeholders Committee” Will Work with Developers on Evergreen Properties

By Alice Dreger | May 15, 2020

Who will work with the developers to try to hammer out a deal this time? And why did the vote split 5-4?

Development

DDA Signs Exclusive Agreement with River Caddis on Evergreen Properties

By Alice Dreger | April 24, 2020

The mayor doesn’t want to be led with an offer of an office building and told later the developers want to construct towering student housing.

Development

City Staff Recommends Another Exclusive Development Agreement on the Evergreen Properties

By Alice Dreger | April 21, 2020

With the only active proposal for the DDA’s properties, River Caddis Development wants an exclusive agreement. But do they have a viable concept?

Development

Center City Developers Want to Convert Senior Housing to Allow Student Rentals

By Alice Dreger | April 16, 2020

Many predicted this would happen, but few expected it so soon. What now?

COVID-19

City of East Lansing Is Resuming Meetings

By Alice Dreger | April 14, 2020

Which City of East Lansing government meetings are starting up again, and which have yet to resume?

COVID-19

City of East Lansing Postpones Income Tax Deadline, and Faces Financial Uncertainty

By Alice Dreger | March 23, 2020

People who owe the City of East Lansing an income tax return for 2019 now have until July 31 to file. But what’s the outlook for the City’s finances now?

Development

And Then There Was One: Convexity Withdraws Its Proposal for the Evergreen Properties

By Alice Dreger | March 17, 2020

With one developer pulling out, leaving only one left, this isn’t what East Lansing’s DDA had in mind when it sent out a call to developers about the Evergreen properties.

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