Despite uncertainty, Meadows hopeful about EL multi-use proposal

WKAR Public Media

Published December 19, 2016 at 10:13 AM EST

Vacant buildings in downtown East Lansing. — Vacant buildings on the site of a proposed multi-use development in downtown East Lansing.

Although particular challenges remain, East Lansing Mayor Mark Meadows remains hopeful about the latest proposal to develop a decaying portion of the city’s downtown.

Recently, East Lansing city leaders have been considering a proposal from a Chicago developer for a mixed-use project valued at more than $100 million.

WKAR News' Mark Bashore spoke with Mayor Mark Meadows about the proposal and its current status.

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