Development

MSU Is Working to Make On-Campus Housing More Attractive

Jack Timothy Harrison March 16, 2021July 29, 2021

After announcing that second-year students will be required to live on-campus, MSU is upgrading its infrastructure and making other changes. What will this entail?

Development | Government

Why Is the Planning Commission Debating the Regulation of Dinnerware? Meet East Lansing’s Special Use Permits.

Alice Dreger March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Is this a case of overreach of East Lansing government into private business? Or is it a case of Planning Commission and City Council carrying out their fiduciary responsibilities?

Development | Environment | Government

Mopeds May Be Charged for Parking Downtown

Alice Dreger March 11, 2021March 10, 2021

The Parking Department is floating the idea of charging moped users to park downtown. What’s behind the idea? Alice Dreger reports.

Development | Government

Council Takes Another 4-1 Vote Approving Center City District Agreement

Andrew Graham March 10, 2021March 9, 2021

Lisa Babcock was again the only objector, calling this a “sweetheart deal” for the developers and questioning why the City would give up the right to enforce its own ordinance. But Mayor Aaron Stephens said this contract amendment was the right move.

Development | Government

Council Increases Down-Payment Assistance Program for City Employees

Alice Dreger March 3, 2021March 2, 2021

Who has been benefiting from this program? A Freedom of Information Act request brings the answer.

Development

MSU Is Working to Make On-Campus Housing More Attractive

Why Is the Planning Commission Debating the Regulation of Dinnerware? Meet East Lansing’s Special Use Permits.

Mopeds May Be Charged for Parking Downtown

Council Takes Another 4-1 Vote Approving Center City District Agreement

Council Increases Down-Payment Assistance Program for City Employees

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