Summary
The city's transitional housing project for people experiencing homelessness is moving forward, with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries as the managing agency and Clark Construction possibly stepping in as construction manager. The first-year operating budget is $952,000 and $1.3 million is set aside for construction. Neighbors have raised concerns about parking and safety, and a community update meeting is planned for August 18 at Foster Community Center.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The first year of operations is budgeted at $952,000, with $1.3 million earmarked for construction.
People experiencing homelessness in Lansing who would gain access to transitional housing and support services.
Nearby residents have raised parking and safety concerns that remain unresolved.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board - Aug 25, 2026
A community meet-and-greet on August 18 at Foster Community Center walked residents through the NOVA Lansing housing project, with the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, city staff, Freund & Associates, and Clark Construction presenting and taking questions.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board - Aug 11, 2026
The city's NOVA initiative has an RFP under review and a community meet-and-greet planned. Staff discussed aligning NOVA with county housing resources.
Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board - Jul 28, 2026
The city's transitional housing project for people experiencing homelessness is moving forward, with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries as the managing agency and Clark Construction possibly stepping in as construction manager. The first-year operating budget is $952,000 and $1.3 million is set aside for construction. Neighbors have raised concerns about parking and safety, and a community update meeting is planned for August 18 at Foster Community Center.
Committee of the Whole - Apr 20, 2026
The city is moving toward opening a 50-unit modular transitional housing community for up to 66 residents, staffed by a contracted agency with housing expertise. Officials hope for a winter opening but wouldn't commit to dates until contractors are signed.
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