Planning for Family Friendly Communities: City of East Lansing, Michigan
2009
By: Cornell University, Erica Gutierrez
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This case study shares how East Lansing, Michigan has worked to improve quality of life through comprehensive planning, downtown development, housing, transportation, and parks initiatives. It shares some of the challenges the city has faced, particularly regarding rental housing and the height of downtown buildings, and discusses the importance of participation as a good governance practice.
East Lansing, MI
2010 Population: 48,579
2010 Population Density: 3,573.56/square mile