Civic Park

Flint City Council: April Roundup

Flint City Council Monthly Wrap Up! is a summary of some of the most important resolutions and happenings in the City Council.

Flint’s liability to multiple water suppliers has residents confused and angry

Residents lament new rate increases and how Flint has replaced less than 20% of its main water pipelines.

Flint Water Crisis settlement checks roll in as residents lament 12th anniversary

The first wave of payouts began December 2025 for property claims. Compensation for adult injuries is expected to start disbursing next month.

A Village in the City: How Ubuntu is Powering Civic Park’s Next Chapter

Civic Park's Ubuntu Village marks it's next chapter by renovating the old Dort Meat Market.

Art & music in Civic Park brings color, community, and creativity to Flint

Civic Park came alive with music, vendors, and Art in the Park, as Flint families gathered to celebrate creativity and community.

Adriana Lanice, CEO of La BelleWerk and producer of the 810 Fashion Show, has undeniably left her mark on Flint, pictured on July 15, 2025.
The power, poise, and passion of Adriana Lanice

As the founder of La BelleWerk and producer of the 810 Fashion Show, Adriana Lanice is mentoring the next generation while redefining what fashion means in her hometown.

Flint native Bri Nelson is the founder of Cleanly Life, a local housekeeping service that offers a detailed approach to cleaning and maintaining a harmonious living environment.
Embracing the art of cleaning with Bri Nelson of Cleanly Life

“I want to see you happy, and I want you to feel good in your environment.” Flint native Bri Nelson is the founder of Cleanly Life, a local housekeeping service that offers a detailed approach to cleaning and maintaining a harmonious living environment.

Co-founder of St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center, Sister Carol Weber, is all smiles on August 16, 2024.
Bringing positive change to Flint residents with St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center

Sister Carol Weber shares her personal journey that led her to St. Luke N.E.W. Life Center and what the center is doing to make a positive impact on the Flint community. 

Proud members of the Urban Renaissance Center pose for a photo on Aug. 8, 2024.
The Urban Renaissance Center: Revitalizing Flint with the Ubuntu philosophy

“There was a village in our community, and so we’re recreating that village.” Inside the Civic Park neighborhood, the Urban Renaissance Center serves not only as a place of worship but also as a community center, intending to spread the Ubuntu philosophy.

As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Anthony Summers visited the historic neighborhood of Civic Park and captured stunning, stoic photos of how the community looks today. 
In Pictures: Civic Park Neighborhood 2024

As a part of Flintside's 'On the Ground' series, photo-journalist Anthony Summers visited the historic neighborhood of Civic Park and captured stunning, stoic photos of how the community looks today. 

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