Commission discusses possible changes to downtown diverse‑housing rule after developer presents redevelopment concept
Jul 3, 2025
After public comment and a city manager memo, the Planning Commission July 9 discussed possible revisions to the downtown diverse‑housing ordinance — including a fee‑in‑lieu and broader transferability of affordable‑unit credits — and requested fiscal and comparative analysis from staff before any ordinance is introduced.
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Commissioners opened a broad discussion July 9 about potential changes to East Lansing’s downtown diverse‑housing requirement after public commenters and the city manager circulated proposed ideas, including a fee‑in‑lieu option and expanded geographic transferability of affordable‑unit credits.
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