House Type: Community

Harambee House Constitution

The Shire is a 5 person, generally quiet, house that enjoys getting together for movie nights and bonfires. Our membership is diverse, with a mix of people who work full time and upper level students or graduate students, along with our furry friends. The Shire is conveniently located about 10 minutes from MSU, down the road from Meijer and the Meridian Mall. Additionally, there is a bike path next to us that runs all the way to Lake Lansing and connects into several other hiking trails.

Our smaller house size offers a unique opportunity to get involved with the co-op, as each member is expected to hold an officer position. The smaller size of our house gives each member the opportunity to leave their mark on the house and make necessary changes to keep The Shire a happy and welcoming environment for all.

Shire House Constitution

The Rivendell Housing Cooperative is a member-owned housing cooperative that has existed in the Lansing area for nearly forty years. In September 2017 Rivendell became a member of MSU Student Housing Cooperative (MSU SHC)

As a cooperative, members (occupants) take partial ownership of the property and are expected to contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of their respective house during the duration of their stay. With property located in downtown Lansing (Rivendell) 731 W Genesee St. (100 year old house, 1917 build date) members strive to pursue a low-impact, ecologically-friendly lifestyle. As a member of the cooperative, residents are expected to fully participate in the decision making process as it pertains to the health of the cooperative. All decisions made by the cooperative will be reached through consensus; that is, all members of the cooperative must agree on any changes or policies adopted by the cooperative. All members of the cooperative hold equal standing in the decision-making process.

Rivendell Constitution