Downtown Development
The development section covers the projects and construction occuring downtown as well as organizations involved in various types of development in downtown Flint.
The lists and information is not yet complete, but we are striving to provide as much accurate information as possible. If you have information that could be added to these sections please contact us.
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Latest Development Updates
August 19, 2006
Uptown Looks to Aquire Former Family Dollar for New Restaurant
Language was approved by the Genesee County Board of Commissioners in an option to sell the former Family Dollar building downtown.
August 16, 2006
Land Bank Votes to Buy Berridge Hotel
The Berridge Hotel will likely have new owners soon with the Genesee County Land Bank Authority voting to purchase the historic building for approximately $725,000.
May 29, 2006
Spring Grove to be Restored
Thanks to a $600,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Spring Grove is getting a cleanup.
The site can be found near the Stockton House (now known as the Stockton Center) on Ann Arbor Street in Stockton Park - a neighborhood located just west of downtown.
May 05, 2006
County Seeks Funds for Durant
After receiving $200,000 from the Mott Foundation for initial costs, Genesee County is seeking $5 million in state brownfield funds to clean up the site of the historic Durant Hotel.
March 20, 2006
Land Bank considers rescuing Manhattan Place project
After years of being "on hold", the Manhattan Place project might actually get finished with the help of the Genesee County Land Bank among others.
