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 community. We provide programs, resources, and advocacy to achieve goals identified by our stakeholders, which evolve over time.  To date, these include: 
 

• Strengthening place attachment and pride in South Lansing
• Facilitating events that build and reinforce a strong sense of community
• Increasing awareness of community assets and resources
• Promoting the economic and environmental benefits of buying local
• Protecting, enhancing, and promoting urban garden and green spaces
• Supporting projects that facilitate active living by design
• Advocating for policies that stimulate community and economic growth 
• Encouraging community-focused development projects
• Connecting local growers and consumers to expand the local food system
• Removing barriers that inhibit equitable access to affordable, healthy foods