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City of Flint Receives HUD Master Planning Grant
The City of Flint received a $1.57 million dollar U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Sustainable Communities Challenge grant to develop a comprehensive master plan. -
MOU Executed
A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) was executed on March, 28, 2011 between the administration of the City of Flint, the City of Flint Planning Commission, and the City council. These parties agreed to work together to develop a Master Plan.
Memorandum of Understanding -
Initial Steering Committee Meeting
The first master plan steering committee meeting convenes at the Flint Public Library. -
Planning Firm Public Presentations
The City of Flint Planning Commission host 2 nights of presentations for perspective planning firms applying. -
City Staff Hired
3 new city planning staff were hired to lead the development of the Master Plan -
Initial Project Website Launched
Steering Flint Forward, the initial project website is launched. -
Master Plan Kick-Off Event
City Planning Commission, Steering Committee, Staff, and Planing Consultants host a Kick-Off event in the Dome @ City Hall. Nearly 100 residents in attendance. -
Planning Consultants Sign Contract
Selected planning consultants, Houseal Lavigne Associates sign contract to assist in development of City of Flint Master Plan. Plan is being funded through a $1.57 million H.U.D. Community Challange Grant -
Master Plan Library Collection Launched
A city planning section at the Flint Public Library is launched. Individuals can access master plan documents, study city maps, and read materials related to urban planning. -
City Partners with Community Foundation
The City of Flint partners with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to award 23 community groups mini-grants for their assistance with the master plan housing inventory. -
Advisory Group Mixer
The Master Plan Steering Committee holds a meet & greet orientation with over 120 Advisory Group volunteers. The steering committee formed 6 advisory groups to focus on specific aspects of the master plan. -
Community Workshop Outreach
Extensive outreach for the community workshops begins. -
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Advisory Group 1st Meetings
Master Plan Steering Committee Advisory Groups meet for the first time -
Website Launch
Imagine Flint The new project website, Imagine Flint is launched. The master plan process will be branded, ImagineFlint. "Together. Here's What's Possible." -
Community Workshop
The first master plan community workshop is help at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Great feedback is recorded from those in attendance. Additionally, a concurrent workshop is help with the Mt. Olive youth bible study group. -
Community Workshop Held
The second master plan community workshop is held at Greater Galilee Baptist Church. -
Community Workshop Held
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Imagine Flint Project Studio Opens
Located in one of Flint's most historic buildings, the project studio is a great place for community members to "drop in" and engage with the master planning process. Stop by the Capitol Theater on Tuesdays & Fridays to engage with the Imagine Flint process. -
Master Plan Vision & Goals Workshop
Held at Mott Community College, Planning staff along with Houseal Lavigne and AmericaSpeaks led an interactive and discussion orientated community workshop. Over 500 participants sat side by side with fellow Flint resident's identifying key issues and exploring specific strategies to address these issues. Real time polling provided instant feedback along with participants leaving with a recap of the day's events. This discussion and input led to the initial phases of crafting a Vision Statement. -
Vision Statement & Guiding Principles Adopted
Formed through feedback from the March 9 community event along with Master Plan Steering Community input, and Planning Commission recommendations, a Vision Statement and Guiding Principles were adopted by the Flint Planning Commission. This document will serve as the framework for the Master Plan and guide the goals and objectives to be incorporated within the plan. -
Imagine Flint Student/Youth Outreach Event
Planning staff held a community open house and input session designed for area college aged individuals. Held at the Imagine Flint project studio, over 35 college aged individuals commented on maps displaying current city conditions and an informal round table discussion was held for planning staff to hear ideas on how to engage better with youth. -
Flint Neighborhood Walk
Master Plan staff joined nearly 20 Flint residents to tour neighborhoods throughout the north end of Flint and engage with the Master Plan. -
Flint Planning participants vist Detroit Works HomeBase
City of Flint planning staff, Planning Commissioners, Steering Committee members, Advisory group members, and local artist visited the Detroit Works, Detroit Future City HomeBase studio located in Eastern Maket. The Flint crew visited multiple sites throughout Detroit that are promoting positive change from innovative strategies. Pictures can be found here -
Imagine Flint Land Use Placemaking Toolkit
The Imagine Flint Land Use "Place Making" toolkit was approved for workshop discussion purposes by the Planning Commission. -
Imagine Flint Land Use Community Workshop
Over 150 individuals attended the 1st Master Plan Land Use workshop at Foss Ave. Baptist Church. Participants worked with fellow residents using the Placemaking toolkit to begin to develop a future land use map for Flint. Participants were challenged to make difficult decisions and identify future land use typologies that will shape Flint's future. Extra coverage here -
Community Land Use workshop
Over 200 individuals attended the 2nd Master Plan Land Use workshop at the Flint Institute of Arts. Participants worked with fellow residents using the Placemaking toolkit to begin to develop a future land use map for Flint. Participants were challenged to make difficult decisions and identify future land use typologies that will shape Flint's future. Extra coverage here -
University Ave. Corridor Sub-Area Meeting
The first of 8 community wide sub-area workshops was held at Kettering University. These meetings allow for participants to discuss issues on a specific area of the city. Over 40 residents and community stakeholders attended. -
Sub-Area Community Workshops
2 Master Plan sub-area workshops were held focusing on smaller areas within the city. The South Saginaw area and the Central Saginaw area were discussed with residents gaining feedback more specific to those areas. Over 50 participants attended the 2 meetings. Sub-area maps can be found here -
Master Plan Steering Committee Meeting - Land Use Results
A special Master Plan Steering Committee meeting was held to discuss the results from the community land use workshops. Members of the committee and public were able to view the composite map, a map detailing all of the responses from June 22 and July 2. Also presented were the areas needing further discussion. The maps can be found here -
Master Plan Sub-Area workshops
2 sub-area workshops were held, disecting more specific areas within the city. The areas around Mett. Hills, Cook School, and around the Potter Longway neighborhood were discussed. The sub-area map can be found here -
Youth Land Use Workshop
A Master Plan youth focused land use workshop was held at the Project Studio. Over 30 youth-aged Flint residents attended the event, focusing on the future of Flint's land. -
Neighborhood Trainings Commercial Inventory
Once again the City of Flint Master Plan partnered with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint to offer $500 mini-grants as part of the CFGF Neighborhood Small Grants Program. 37 community groups/organizations were selected to partake in a commercial property inventory assessment throughout the city. Groups attended a training led by city planning staff, and have begun assessing parcels. -
Imagine Flint Bus Tour
About 20 individuals attended an Imagine Flint city-wide bus tour. The tour focused on sub-areas throughout the city as well as areas noted during the land use discussion. -
Draft Preferred Land Use Plan Unveiled
A draft preferred land use plan was unveiled. This plan was created through a culmination of the land use workshop results, steering committee input, and staff and consultant input. -
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Land Use Community Open Houses
Multiple community open houses were held throughout the city for public review and input into the draft preferred land use plan. Input gatherd from these events will be incorporated into a preferred future land use plan. -
East-Side Sub-Area Workshop
The East-Side sub-area workshop was held with over 40 residents in attendance. Participants discussed ways to imporve the east-side, and alternative methods of re-using vacant land. -
Pierson Corridor Sub-Area workshop
The Pierson Road sub-area workshop was held to focus on the area from Clio road to Saginaw St., including Flint Park Lake. These workshops allow for individuals to focus on more specific issues and ideas within that area. -
N. Saginaw Sub-Area workshop
The N. Saginaw sub-area workshop was held discussing better ways to connect the key assets along N. Saginaw St. Group members were given an opportunity to discuss challenges and identify specific projects within the area. -
Public Circulation Period Begun
Flint City Council voted unanimously to authorize the peging of a 63-day public comment period for residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Draft Master Plan Satelite Locations Established
As part of the 63-day public circulation period, 21 satelite locations were established throughout the city to provide residents the opportunity to view the draft master plan and provide feedback. -
Master Plan Ward 9 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 9th ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 2 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 2nd ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 4 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 4th ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 5 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 5th ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 3 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 3rd ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 7 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 7th ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Open House
Residents came out to the Master Plan Project Studio for an open house to discuss and provide feedback on the newly revised draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 1 Workshop
Residents of the City's 1st ward turned out to voice support and offer feedback on the draft master plan -
Master Plan Ward 8 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 8th ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Master Plan Ward 6 Workshop
As part of the 63-day public comment period, residents of the City's 6th ward turned out to voice support for and provide feedback on the Imagine Flint draft master plan. -
Draft Master Plan Public Hearing
Residents turned out to a Public Hearing in City Hall to voice support for and provide final comments on the draft master plan to Flint Planning Commissioners. This event closed out the draft master plan's 63-day public circulation period. -
Flint Planning Commission Approves Draft Master Plan
Flint Planninng Commission approved the reviesd Imagine Flint draft master plan to be submitted to Flint City Council for formal adoption. -
Master Plan adopted by Flint City Council
An historic day for Flint and it's many dedicated residents. On October 28th, 2013 Flint City Council adopted the city's master plan in over 50 years, a community driven vision for a thriving and sustainable Flint! -
Flint Named to MML Place Plans Program
As part of its competitive Place Plans program, Michigan Municipal League awarded technical assistance to Flint for the development of a place-based plan for a Grand Traverse Greenway Trail, with a final plan to be delivered by June, 2014. -
Beyond Blight Workshop Ward 3
-Greater Galilee Baptist Church
-4418 Industrial Ave.
-5:30-7:30 PM
Presentation of the 5-year Comprehensive Blight Elimination Framework entitled Beyond Blight. Beyond Blight charts an aggressive, realistic, and achievable course for eliminating blight city-wide in the next 5 years. It calls for a collaborative and complimentary approach to blight elimination, and contains clear strategies and achievable benchmarks aimed at coordinating blight elimination work. -
Grand Traverse Greenway Visioning Session
Over 60 community members, stakeholders, and trail advocates came out to Word of Life Church to create a vision for a Grand Traverse Greenway stretching from S. Saginaw near Hemphill on into Downtown. -
Flint Named to SC2 Initiative
The City of Flint is named to the federal Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) initiative aimed at providing providing federal inter-agency support while embedding federal staff within the city to aid planning staff with the implementation of the newly adopted master plan. -
Implementation Task Group Roles and Responsibilities Approved
Steering Committee members approved a draft outline of roles and responsibilities for Implementation Task Groups. Task groups will be charged with channeling community resources towards plan implementation. -
Community Schools Education Workshop
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Beyond Blight: Kick-off Workshop
Presentation of the 5-year Comprehensive Blight Elimination Framework entitled Beyond Blight. Beyond Blight charts an aggressive, realistic, and achievable course for eliminating blight city-wide in the next 5 years. It calls for a collaborative and complimentary approach to blight elimination, and contains clear strategies and achievable benchmarks aimed at coordinating blight elimination work.
-Total attendance: 90 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 5
-GCCARD
-601 N. Saginaw St. Suite 1B
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 19 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 3
-Greater Galilee Baptist Church
-4418 Industrial Ave.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 9 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 8
-Lincoln Park United Methodist Church
-3410 Fenton Rd.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 9 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 1
-First Union Baptist Church
-7004 Fleming Rd, Flint
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 39 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 4
-Eastwood United Methodist Church
-3312 Whittier Ave.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 30 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 2
-Joy Tabernacle Church
-2505 N. Chevrolet Ave.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 30 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 6
-St. John Vianney Catholic Church
-2415 Bagley St.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 15 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 7
-Brennan Community Center
-1301 Pingree Ave.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 29 -
Beyond Blight: Ward 9
-International Academy of Flint
-2820 S. Saginaw St.
-5:30-7:30 PM
-Total attendance: 16 -
Housing Inventory Training
In collaboration with the Community Foundation, the City was able to have important housing data collected through different neighborhood groups. 41 Neighborhood groups applied for and were awarded a $500 mini-grant to conduct a housing inventory audit. 3 training sessions were hosted where 2-3 people from each neighborhood group attended and learned how to conduct a housing inventory survey. The groups were then sent out on their own to survey their respective areas of the City. -
Housing Inventory Training
In collaboration with the Community Foundation, the City was able to have important housing data collected through different neighborhood groups. 41 Neighborhood groups applied for and were awarded a $500 mini-grant to conduct a housing inventory audit. 3 training sessions were hosted where 2-3 people from each neighborhood group attended and learned how to conduct a housing inventory survey. The groups were then sent out on their own to survey their respective areas of the City. -
Housing Inventory Training
In collaboration with the Community Foundation, the City was able to have important housing data collected through different neighborhood groups. 41 Neighborhood groups applied for and were awarded a $500 mini-grant to conduct a housing inventory audit. 3 training sessions were hosted where 2-3 people from each neighborhood group attended and learned how to conduct a housing inventory survey. The groups were then sent out on their own to survey their respective areas of the City. -
CIP Public Input Session
-Joy Tabernacle Church
-10 AM-12 PM -
CIP Public Input Session
-Calvary United Methodist Church
-5-7 PM -
CIP Public Input Session
-Flint Farmer's Market
-11 AM-1 PM -
Annual Update & Community Celebration
It's been just over 1 year since adoption of the Imagine Flint Master Plan and we're celebratingthe accomplishments and progress made thus far!
In order to provide ongoing community involvement and be held accountable, updates will be given on the Zoning Code, Capital Improvements Plan and the Implementation Task Groups. Representatives from the Michigan Association of Planning will be in attendance as well to present the Community and City with a Planning Excellence award for 2014.
