Lansing Approves Site for Homeless Mod Pod Community

City to negotiate with Ingham County for parking lot location, but plan still requires approvals.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Lansing Mayor Andy Schor has approved the parking lot of the Ingham County Human Services Building on South Cedar Street as the proposed site for the city's modular housing project to address homelessness. The city will begin negotiations with Ingham County, and the plan still requires a vote from county commissioners and zoning approvals. While some community members have raised concerns, city leaders aim to have the 50 modular housing 'mod pods' in place by next winter if approved.

Why it matters

Lansing's selection of this site marks a significant step forward in the city's ongoing efforts to address homelessness, though discussions with county officials and zoning approvals are still ahead. The location's proximity to existing support services is seen as a key benefit by city and county leaders.

The details

Mayor Schor announced that he is directing his administration to begin negotiations with Ingham County to move the housing initiative forward at the South Cedar location. Ingham County Board of Commissioners Chair Ryan Sebolt expressed support for the proposal, citing the site's central access to wrap-around services for unhoused residents. However, some community members like Lansing resident Cassandra Partee have voiced concerns about placing the mod pods in the county building's parking lot.

  • Mayor Schor approved the site earlier this week.
  • The proposal still requires approval from the Ingham County Board of Commissioners.
  • If approved, the goal is to have the 50 modular housing units in place by next winter.

The players

Andy Schor

The Mayor of Lansing who approved the proposed site for the city's modular housing project.

Ryan Sebolt

The Chairperson of the Ingham County Board of Commissioners and District 9 representative, who expressed support for the proposal.

Cassandra Partee

A Lansing resident who voiced concerns about placing the mod pods in the county building's parking lot.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really happy about that. This conversation has been a long process, but it did need to be a long process.”

— Ryan Sebolt, Ingham County Board of Commissioners Chair (fox47news.com)

“It's actually a central location that is already providing much needed services to folks and would be able to help us provide wrap-around services to the homeless folks that are living in the pods.”

— Ryan Sebolt, Ingham County Board of Commissioners Chair (fox47news.com)

“I have heard about mod pods and I've seen them before, but I think this is not an appropriate place for it to be.”

— Cassandra Partee, Lansing Resident (fox47news.com)

What’s next

The proposal still requires approval from the Ingham County Board of Commissioners. In addition, the city must complete the necessary zoning paperwork before installation can begin.

The takeaway

Lansing's selection of the Ingham County Human Services Building parking lot as the proposed site for its modular housing project represents a significant step forward in the city's efforts to address homelessness, though the plan still faces hurdles with county approvals and zoning requirements. The location's proximity to existing support services is seen as a key benefit, but some community members have raised concerns about the appropriateness of the site.