Projects to revamp East Lansing's downtown and the 600 block of Virginia Avenue could gain some speed if the City Council moves them forward at its work session tonight.

Three homes on Virginia Avenue could be purchased by the city. The properties are located at 625, 613 and 624 Virginia Avenue.

The city is trying to acquire 23 houses along the 600 block to construct 39 new homes and condominiums. This would pave the way for families with children to move into the area and support the East Lansing Public Schools, whose enrollment has dwindled for the past 10 years.

Officials from the East Lansing Department of Planning and Community Development did not return repeated calls for comment.

The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. today in City Hall, 410 Abbott Road.