LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Lansing officials could move on a plan at tonight's city council meeting to acquire dozens of tiny homes to help combat homelessness.

The clock is ticking as housing advocates sound the alarm, urging city officials to decide on the next steps for people living at a homeless encampment at Dietrich Park.

Khadja Erickson, Executive Director of the Mid-Michigan Tenant Resource Center, says she has been on the front lines since day one, helping residents living in the camp.

"We desperately need to be investing right now in different types of shelter options,” said Erickson. “Different types of transitional housing."

Joanne Galloway, a housing advocate, says she’s excited about the city council’s proposal to purchase “mod pod” multi-use structures, but has her concern

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