Z-1-2026 / SLU-1-2026 — 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing
Description
A paired rezone (DT-1 to DT-2 Urban Flex) and special land use permit to allow a sheltered care facility at the former Union Mission Baptist Church site — both referred to Committee of the Whole.
Impact summary
If approved, families in need would have a warm place to stay on the westside of downtown; a commenter questioned whether the use matches what was originally requested.
Applicant
- Address
- 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Jan 26, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Jan 26, 2026
The church wants to rezone 500 S. MLK Jr. Blvd. from Downtown Edge to Urban Flex and get a special land use permit to run a sheltered care facility housing families during cold weather. A public hearing is set for February 23.
City Council - Jan 12, 2026
A paired rezone (DT-1 to DT-2 Urban Flex) and special land use permit to allow a sheltered care facility at the former Union Mission Baptist Church site — both referred to Committee of the Whole.
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