New Hope Community Center Relocation to 332 S. Townsend
Lansing
Summary
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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Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; the nonprofit is heavily grant-funded and described operational efficiencies at the smaller site.
People experiencing homelessness, families, and veterans gain shelter space near existing services.
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City Council - Mar 23, 2026
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.
Committee of the Whole - Mar 9, 2026
New Hope wants to move its shelter and daytime services from a struggling five-story building on Larch to a smaller site near City Rescue Mission, the courthouse, and Reutter Park. A public hearing and vote are set for March 23.
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