Our neighbors are young adults, seniors, parents, returning citizens, homeless folks, veterans, caregivers, and children. A city with a diverse population needs diverse housing options. 

 

To meet Lansing’s growing housing needs, we must create conditions for sustainable housing development and improved housing quality.​

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No one should be forced to endure chronic housing instability and poor living conditions.

 

Furthermore, the inability to “nest” or establish roots also damages the social fabric of our neighborhoods. We’re all better off when our neighborhoods are diverse and welcoming to all people, and our housing options should reflect that. 

 

We’re a stronger community when all of our neighbors have the opportunity to put down roots if they so choose.

 

We can create a Lansing where housing comes first by: 

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• Expanding zoning reform to support the development of flexible housing options like micro-apartments,  shared housing arrangements, and mixed-use developments as alternatives to traditional housing.

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• Putting an end to homeless encampment sweeps.

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• Strengthen building codes to ensure that all rental homes meet standards for air quality, water safety, insulation, and other health-related factors.

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• Collaborating with state officials to implement stronger rent control measures to protect renters from excessive rent increases that could force them into homelessness or displacement.

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• Creating a citywide rental registry to increase transparency and ensure that landlords adhere to fair rental practices, including providing adequate notice of rent increases and addressing repair requests in a timely manner.

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• Reinstating the City of Lansing’s Committee on Homelessness and Solutions to bring together local housing advocates to generate affirming housing-first solutions.​​