LANSING, Mich — Mod pods were a topic of discussion during Mayor Andy Schor’s annual State of the City address Wednesday night, as city leaders continue working to address homelessness and housing instability.
- Mayor Andy Schor and HRCS officials highlighted modular “Mod Pod” housing as part of Lansing’s plan to address homelessness, following a citywide study identifying the need for housing stabilization.
- The proposed placement of 50 pods sparked community debate, with several initial locations rejected after neighborhood backlash.
- City leaders ultimately selected the Ingham County Human Services Building parking lot, which received mixed reactions from residents.
- Officials say the pods will include support services like case management, job training, and mental health resources to help residents achieve long-term stability.
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Mayor Schor emphasized that the initiative stems from a broader effort to better understand and respond to homelessness in Lansing.
“We did a comprehensive homelessness study and from that our HRCS team saw the need for housing stabilization, and we started the work on our pods,” Schor said…