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Imagine Flint.
Moving Forward
It's springtime once again in Flint, and work continues on the implementation of the Imagine Flint Master Plan! We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to the many dedicated residents and stakeholders who have applied for Implementation Task group membership. We are in the process of reviewing applications, and we will be submitting them for Flint Planning Commission approval very soon.
For those interested in attending, the Master Plan Steering Committee meeting has been moved from May 6th to May 20th. The meeting will be held from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Flint Public Library, Room B1. Steering Committee meetings are open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend.
If you or anyone you know is interested in being a part of this project, or you would like to connect with the Imagine Flint Project, please contact:
Vincent Slocum
766-7426 ext. 3029
vslocum@cityofflint.com
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Flint: "Love Your City" Month, 2014
Residents and neighborhood groups are gearing up to continue the critical work of eliminating blight and beautifying Flint's many diverse neighborhoods. To support this work, the City of Flint, in partnership with Republic Waste Services, will be hosting a series of city-wide clean-up initiatives throughout the month of May.
Graffiti Free Day: Saturday May 10, 9am -2pm. Salem Housing, 3216 ML King Ave.
Unlimited large items – May 5-9: No refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers or cast iron tubs. Items must be curbside by 8 a.m.
Unlimited bagged trash – May 12-16: All bags must be at the curb, must weigh under 50 pounds and can’t contain hazardous chemicals.
Unlimited bundled brush/lawn debris – May 19-23: All bundles must be no longer than 4 feet long and branches must be less than 4 inches think. No trees, tree trunks, stumps or logs.
Tire buy back – May 17: 9am-2pm, 6515 N. Dort Hwy., Environmental Rubber Recycling $1/tire (minimum 25 tires)
In addition to these efforts, Cities of Service and Love Your Block are also taking applications of request for additional community resources aimed at blight elimination. For questions please contact:
Melanie Poisson at
810-237-2090 or mpoisson@cityofflint.com with questions.
For more information or for a full calender of events please visit FlintBlueBadge.org. Help spread the word! Together we can improve the city we love and increase quality of life within our own communities.
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UM-Flint Community Impact Circles
In an effort to galvanize research and academic service-learning projects connected to the Imagine Flint Master Plan, UM-Flint, through its office of University Outreach, has developed an innovative Community Impact Circle program. In partnership with City planning staff, members of the University's Community Impact Circle, which include university faculty, administration, and staff, will work to coordinate university research efforts towards the implementation of the Master Plan, as well as to ensure that comprehensive, data-driven best practices are employed throughout the implementation process to ensure maximum community impact.
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Flint Brush-up Project Underway
Thanks in part to the generous support of Benjamin Moore's Paint What Matters initiative, the University Avenue Corridor Coalition is gearing up to begin work on its Flint Brush Up - Renew the Avenue neighborhood revitalization campaign.
Work on the project will take place on May 10th and will include brush and graffiti removal, landscaping and gardening, painting curbs and fire hydrants, and tree trimming. The project will culminate in a community celebration from 2-5 pm at University Square, with festivities including music, cake, photo booths, and a press conference with Mayor Walling. This project represents a tremendous opportunity to revitalize a corridor that stands as a rich cultural and historic asset. However, volunteers are needed to make this project a success! For more information or to volunteer for one of the many clean-up activities, please contact:
Jack Stock
(810)348-0246
jstock@kettering.edu |
Blue Ribbon Committee Meetings
As a reminder to all, there are still two remaining Blue Ribbon Committee Public Workshops for residents to take part in. The Blue Ribbon Committee is comprised of all volunteer citizens tasked with making recommendations to the Emergency Manager about improving City Governance. Meetings are open to the public, and all Flint residents are encouraged to attend.
May 10th
10 am -12 pm
Mott Community College Event Center
May 15th
6-8 pm
Insight Institute for Neurosurgery and Neuroscience (IINN)
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