Mayor Andy Schor recently announced the city’s decision to move forward with plans for the mod pod community in the parking lot of the Ingham County Human Services Building. While the announcement brought clarity to the site selection process, it also sparked renewed concerns among nearby homeowners.
- Mayor Andy Schor and neighborhood advisory board members selected the Ingham County Human Services Building parking lot as the proposed location for Lansing’s new mod pod community for people experiencing homelessness.
- Neighbors along Armstrong Road expressed mixed reactions at a community meeting, with some saying they were unaware of the plan and concerned about safety, property maintenance, and oversight.
- Councilmember Deyanira Nevárez Martínez and residents distributed flyers and encouraged community involvement, emphasizing that conversations and planning committees are just beginning.
- City officials say the site was chosen for its central location and access to public transit and job resources, and they promise fencing, management, and safety measures if the project moves forward.
WATCH: New mod pod location sparks debate in Lansing neighborhood
New mod pod location sparks debate in Lansing neighborhood
Tuesday night, concerned neighbors gathered to get some of their questions answered.
“At first I thought, uh oh, we’re going to have to talk about some issues that can arise,” said Loretta Stanaway.
Stanaway has lived in her home on Armstrong Road for more than 40 years. Over time, she’s grown used to the view of the Human Services building but soon that view could include temporary structures designed to house people experiencing homelessness.
“I didn’t get the chance to voice my opinion because I knew nothing,” one neighbor said…