The City of Lansing is considering the former Shabazz Public School Academy site for the Nova Lansing Housing Initiative for the homeless, which includes housing pods. Four other locations are also being considered, too.
You can read about the initiative here: https://www.lansingmi.gov/…/NOVA-Lansing-Housing…
There are currently two opportunities for neighbors and the community to share comments and feedback:
1. Share feedback comments via email to HRCS.CommunityEvents@lansingmi.gov.
2. Give public comment at a meeting on Dec. 2, 2025 at Foster Community Center, 200 N Foster Street, Board Room Number 211, Lansing, MI 48933. This meeting starts at 5:30 p.m. and will focus on public comment.
Another meeting is scheduled for Dec. 18, 2025 to finalize a recommended site.