Mission

 We work alongside residents and stakeholders to implement strategies that promote social and economic equity, improve individual and community health, and enhance quality of life in South Lansing.  

Guiding Philosophy

 The fabric of every community is woven of many threads  - neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, businesses, nonprofit agencies, and government.  The tighter the weave, the stronger the fabric.  To strengthen the fabric of our South Lansing community, we nurture relationships among our residents and stakeholders, provide opportunities for sharing news and information, and support citizen-driven efforts to improve our community.      

Priorities  

South Lansing CDA’s priorities are guided by the voices of our incredibly diverse community. We provide programs, resources, and advocacy to achieve goals identified by residents and stakeholders, which evolve over time.  Current priorities include: 
 

• Strengthening place attachment and pride in South Lansing
• Celebrating the ethnic and cultural diversity of our residents
• Increasing awareness of community assets and resources
• Promoting the economic and environmental benefits of buying local
• Advocating for policies that prioritize equitable community and economic growth 
• Encouraging development that addresses community-identified needs 
• Supporting projects that facilitate healthy living by design
• Protecting, enhancing, and promoting urban garden and green spaces
• Connecting local growers and consumers to expand the local food system
• Improving access to affordable, healthy foods