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** A Quarter Century of Nature on the Northern Tier Trail
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On Oct. 23, 1999, the City dedicated the completion of the first section of the Northern Tier Trail. Back then, it was referred to as the Northern Tier Bike/Hike Trail. Phase one was just two miles long, extending east from Cricket Lane to White Memorial Park and north from Colorado Drive to Abbot Park, which was rededicated as Azaadiikaa Park in 2022. The new name for the City's largest park honors the City's Indigenous heritage and means "Many Cottonwoods."

Community members hiked and bicycled out to celebrate the dedication of the trail 25 years ago despite blustery weather because of its potential for safely bridging neighborhoods and connecting opposite sides of the City to each other. Funding for the construction of the Northern Tier Trail was made possible by the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund and the Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage.


** "In a world of constant change and flux, where being in the moment seems increasingly harder to attain, there is also something about the notion of traveling along a pathway -- under our own power -- that reconnects us, and indeed binds together all humanity..."
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Robert Searns, author of "Beyond Greenways: The Next Step for City Trails and Walking Routes"

Today, the Northern Tier Trail is nearly triple the size of phase one, consisting of 5.8 miles of pathways. The trail connects community parks and recreation facilities to neighborhoods, fulfilling the dream of those who worked for its integration in the last century. The Northern Tier Trail provides a year-round safe space for non-motorized fitness activity like biking, hiking and running.

The Northern Tier Trail also provides an environmental benefit to the City, serving as a protective buffer for the Sanderson and Remy Chandler drains and creating a natural showcase for a variety of wildlife, plants, flowers and trees.

Visit the Northern Tier Trail in person. Parking access is available from nine separate locations at various parks and facilities throughout the City's Northern Tier. Download a map here. (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/DocumentCenter/View/12529/Northern-Tier-Trail-Map-PDF)


** Historic District Commission Recognizes Century of Landmark Structure
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The East Lansing Historic District Commission would like to recognize the 100-year anniversary of The Peoples Church building, which is designated as an East Lansing Landmark Structure in the City's Historic District code. The Peoples Church, located at 200 W. Grand River Ave., was designed by architect W.E.N. Hunter of Detroit and built in 1924 by the H.G. Christman Company of Chicago and Lansing. The building is in the Collegiate Gothic Style and was designed to harmonize with the Michigan Agricultural College buildings of that time period. (Credit to KevinForsyth.net (https://kevinforsyth.net/) )


** Park, Recreation, Open Space & Greenways Plan
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The City of East Lansing’s draft 2025 Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Plan is available for public review and comment through Wednesday, Nov. 20. View the draft plan here (PDF) (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/DocumentCenter/View/15182/EL-Recreation-Plan-2025-2029_DRAFT-PDF) . Printed copies of the report are also available for review at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road and the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road.

Share comments and/or suggestions by calling (517) 319-6809 or emailing parks@cityofeastlansing.com (mailto:parks@cityofeastlansing.com) . A public hearing on the plan will be part of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The meeting will be held at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. It begins at 7 p.m.

The purpose of the five-year plan is to assess the needs of the community for parks, recreation, open space and greenway facilities, programs and services. The plan also identifies the actions to be taken to improve and maintain these facilities and services for the next five years.
https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/2465/Valley-Court-Connectivity-Plan
The City will host an open house on Monday, Nov. 18 to receive input from the community and to share information about the Valley Court Connectivity Plan as well as the Parks, Recreation and Arts Five-Year Park Plan (see above story). The event runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and children are welcome.

The focus of the Valley Court Connectivity Plan is on connecting Valley Court Park (where the East Lansing Farmers Market is held each June through October) to downtown East Lansing, which is just steps away. The proposed plan includes art, lighting and more. Learn more here (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/2465/Valley-Court-Connectivity-Plan) !
The East Lansing Department of Parks, Recreation & Arts is hosting a holiday food drive from Monday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 15. Donations may be dropped off inside the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road when the building is open to the public. Items requested for this year's collection include instant mashed potatoes, broth, stuffing mix, pie crusts and ingredients for making cookies, such as frosting, sprinkles and easy-mix cookie dough. Please NO glass.

Monday, Nov. 18 -- OPEN HOUSE for Valley Court Connectivity and Five-Year Park Plan, East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. The ELPRA Food Drive begins! The Commission on the Environment meeting is canceled.

Tuesday, Nov. 19 -- City Council meets at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road at 7 p.m. The University Student Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. at East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road.

Wednesday, Nov. 20 -- The Library Board of Trustees meets at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road at 5:30 p.m. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission meeting is at ELHCC at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 21 -- The Charter Review Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at ELHCC. View the schedule for meetings here (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/DocumentCenter/View/15039/Charter-Review-Committee-Schedule-PDF) . The Age-Friendly Community Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. at ELHCC. The East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority meets at 11 a.m. at the Water Treatment Plant, 2470 Burcham Drive. The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meets at noon at the MSU Innovation Center, 325 E. Grand River Ave., followed immediately by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority at 1 p.m. in the same location. The Arts Commission is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at ELHCC. The Building Board of Appeals meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall in Conference Room A on the second floor.

ONGOING -- This will be the final week of Bulk Leaf Collection EAST of Abbot Road (the final week of bulk leaf collection west of Abbot Road will be the week of Nov. 25). Remember to leave the leaves at the edge of the street and not IN the street. Regular yard waste collection by request and with a sticker is still available during bulk leaf collection. For more information and to buy stickers online, visit CityofEastLansing.com/YardWaste (https://cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste) . No fee collection dates are coming in December!

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