Sustainability

A look at one of the 11 buildings being built as part of the $16.9 million Clark Commons, mixed-use development.

3 new housing developments, $50 million investment headed to Flint

Featuring apartments, townhouses, business space, and community centers, these developments are being used to anchor community economic development.

Latest in Sustainability
There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.  
In the News: Flint River Corridor Alliance, Inspire speaker series, Neighbors Changing Flint
“All aboard,” calls Larry Coleman, conductor at Huckleberry Railroad, to usher guests to their seats for the 40-minute trip from Crossroads Village along the shore of Mott Lake and down the historic Pere Marquette railbed.
Huckleberry Railroad through the eyes of a conductor

Larry Coleman, 57, arrives at Crossroads Village as the park is waking up for the day with lots to do before he first bellows out, "All aboard!" 

Cynthia Haynes (left) and JoAnne Hill (center) receive bags of groceries that had just been packed by volunteers at the Convoy of Hope event in Bassett Park in Flint on Saturday. Both attend Joy Taberacle in Flint and both live in the city of Flint.
So much to give: See how Flint churches are making a difference with massive volunteer effort

A photo story featuring 12 images from the Convoy of Hope. About 700 volunteers served more than 2,200 Flint neighbors thanks to the effort hosted by Joy Tabernacle Church and coordinated by Central Church of the Nazarene. 

See the Flint River up-close (and test your knowledge)

How did it get its name? How big is it? And—most importantly—is it safe? 

There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, an integral part of the city and of our childhoods. And, yet, it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.  
Reclamation of the Flint River: A local perspective on our river

There is an inherent emotional reaction to this river, yet it still remains unknown by so many of us—and misunderstood by much of the world.

The Flint Public Library is planning events for every Saturday this summer and other special program
Remember what your kids learned in school? Make sure they do, too

Summer Learning Days highlights fun (and educational) events in Flint and Genesee County

Volunteers help transform nine once-blighted lots into the Martin Luther King Avenue Peace Garden in Flint on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.
This is what Martin Luther King Avenue deserves

Blight comes down and a peace garden takes root on Flint's northside.

Greg Gaines of Mr. Gaines Gardening Program PLUS is the first winner of the Ruth Mott Foundation Leadership Award.
Greg Gaines: A man on a mission

A surprise windfall keeps the man with a green thumb and firm hand doing God's work in Flint.

The boys wait, as patiently as possible, for a bite during the Kids Fishing Club event at Buell Lake this month.
Family fun in Flint: Free fishing for kids

Genesee County Parks provides everything: Lakes, fishing rods, bait—even someone to put the worm on the hook (as needed).

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