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Park District, Center City present updated views of projects to Planning Commission

The latest iterations of downtown development projects Park District and Center City District were presented to the East Lansing Planning Commission Wednesday night, and in some aspects it appears the two projects have warmed to the idea of coexistence. Attorney for Park District developer Convexity Properties David Pierson presented the project’s new site plan at the meeting.

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City Council to set hearings for Center City, Park District buildings

A clearer picture of downtown East Lansing’s future may emerge in mid April. Hearings to potentially approve plans for the recently-announced Center City District project and the long-anticipated Park District project are to be scheduled for April 18 and April 25 respectively at tomorrow’s 7 p.m. East Lansing City Council meeting, according to the meeting’s consent agenda.

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Noodles and Co. relocating to old Conrad's Grill spot

Noodles & Company East Lansing will be relocating to the corner building of 101 E Grand River Ave., the company announced March 9 via press release. The local branch of the restaurant chain will be moving into the old Conrad’s Grill space over the course of Summer 2017 to make room for the planned Center City District project according to the release, which if built would entail the demolition of N&C’s current location among other local businesses. “I think we’re excited for a new location and to start kind of a new chapter in our story,” Noodles & Company East Lansing Director of Marketing Mike Endres said.