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Lansing council approves $646,000 carryforward to buy modular ‘pod’ units for temporary shelter
Summary
The Lansing City Council unanimously approved a fiscal carryforward to purchase modular shelter units and related storage and site preparation costs. The city and advocates said pods are a near-term step to provide secure, serviced space for people experiencing homelessness; critics called for faster timelines and stronger accessibility planning.
The Lansing City Council on Aug. 11 approved a resolution to carry forward roughly $646,000 from the 2024–25 budget to purchase modular housing units intended for transitional shelter use. The motion passed unanimously. Vice President Carter moved the resolution.
The adopted measure authorizes funds to buy modular “Mod Pod” units and related costs, including storage and relocation. Vice President Carter said the purchase options include “50 Mod Pod units, 8 by 8 by 8 and or 36 used single units, 8 by 8 by 8, and then 14 double units, 8 by 8 by 16.” Carter said the program anticipates serving about 66 guests per year, that HUD screening protocols will be used for City of Lansing and Ingham County guests, and that zoning…
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