RezonePending332 S. Townsend St., Lansing, MI

New Hope Community Center – The Nest

Lansing

Description

A proposed rezone and special land use to move the shelter and day center to the old Beer and Wine Association building near City Rescue Mission, with a public hearing set for March 23.

Impact summary

Brings overnight shelter for families and veterans plus all-day services, a food pantry, and an ADA shower within walking distance of the courthouse and other downtown services.

Applicant

Name: New Hope Community Center (presented by Shelbi Frayer)
Address: 332 S. Townsend St., Lansing, MI

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 9, 2026

Committee of the Whole - Mar 9, 2026

A proposed rezone and special land use to move the shelter and day center to the old Beer and Wine Association building near City Rescue Mission, with a public hearing set for March 23.

Related issues (1)

New Hope Community Center Relocation to 332 S. Townsend

The council rezoned 332 Townsend and approved a permit so the N.E.S.T. can move its day, family, and veterans shelter downtown, close to mission services. No opposition surfaced at the hearing.

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