BUILDING SUSTAINABLE HOMES WHERE COMMUNITY AND FARMING GROW TOGETHER

Rooted in love, stewardship and community, Churchill Gardens reimagines housing on Lansing’s Southside: where families can thrive, neighbors grow together and the land is respected for generations to come.

An agri-community is a neighborhood with on-site food production and a focus on eco-friendly self-reliance and sustainability. At Churchill Gardens, residents will share access to permaculture gardens for locally sourced food, and benefit together using a green, efficient way of living.

Acre Site Plan

Different Housing Models

Churchill Gardens Community Land Trust Model

Community Land Trust Model

 
 
 

 

As Lansing’s first agri-community, Churchill Gardens will address a growing housing crisis, blending attainable homeownership with a Community Land Trust (CLT) model, ensuring long-term economic development and equity.

CLT models separate land ownership from home ownership, allowing you to own, rent or lease at accessible, stable prices independent of market speculation.

 

A New Asset for South Lansing

Churchill Gardens is grounded in the Lansing community. This 12-acre development enhances the Southside with new public amenities for everyone.
 
 
Clubhouse Party

The Kamaru Clubhouse

Offering space for events, celebrations and professional meetings.

Farmers Market Produce

Farmers Market Pavilion

Offering local produce and connections.

Family walking on trail

Walking Trails, Orchards and Permaculture Gardens

Encouraging recreation and health.

Outdoor Event

The Tamasha Commons

A public gathering area for outdoor occasions and activities.

Explore the Vision

Discover what makes Churchill Gardens a model for the next generation of community living.
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The Project

Learn about our 12-acre site plan, Community Land Trust model and agri-community vision.

How to Invest

Ways to contribute to sustainable growth.

Our Homes

Explore affordable, high-quality housing options for families and individuals.

Community Life

See how the Karamu Clubhouse, the Tamasha Commons and an urban farm bring people together.

Our Team & Partners

 
 
 

 

This project is made possible in collaboration with our business partners.

  • Developer: LoveJoy Community Services
  • Key Partners: Tabernacle of David Church, Ingham County Housing Trust Fund
  • Development Team: BluStar Development • PLY+ Architecture • Nederveld Engineering • Farmer D • Brent Forsberg

Together, we’re investing in Lansing’s future — with responsibility, sustainability and community love at its core.

 

Trusted by the Communities We Serve

 
 
 

 

With more than 20 years of community development experience, LoveJoy Community Services has created housing solutions across Michigan that blend sustainability, affordability and dignity.

Led by Hope and Donald Lovell, lifelong Lansing residents, the team brings expertise in finance, housing, technology and community development — and a personal commitment to building neighborhoods rooted in faith, hope and love.

 

Family planting flower on garden