East Lansing Approves New 12-Story Building | Lansing News

East Lansing just approved a bold new twelve-story building downtown — “The Howard” — set to replace the historic Student Book Store and debut by 2028. Built with eco-friendly mass timber, it’ll blend apartments and shops, sparking excitement for housing and economic growth. The project, led by the bookstore’s family and a familiar local developer, kicks off in September — though the bookstore’s future in the new space remains uncertain. While mass timber costs more, this isn’t their first rodeo: they’ve teamed up before on the Landmark and Newman Lofts. Meanwhile, the council rejected a competing 10-story proposal lacking parking plans. On the hospitality front, the Graduate by Hilton got the go-ahead to expand its rooftop dining, adding another vibe to the city’s growing scene. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94acddc5cc937031