Downtown Flint construction,projects & Photo post

[dtown]

the rowe building didnt look like a whole lot was going on, still all tore up.

And BillyChilly, look, all we were doing was driving, then my friend thought that kid waved at him, so he waved back, then the kid flipped us off. If thats not the reason, then he must just be a jerk.

but, i really dont want to get into this.

Edited September 6, 2006 by dtown

[BillyChilly]

And BillyChilly, look, all we were doing was driving, then my friend thought that kid waved at him, so he waved back, then the kid flipped us off. If thats not the reason, then he must just be a jerk.

but, i really dont want to get into this.

He very well could have been a jerk. Or a racist. Or just not liked the way your friend looked. Either way, the race card was a pretty lame thing to play in an otherwise okay post.

J.L.

[dtown]

Looking back on it, i agree, it was pretty lame. I just couldnt think of a reason why he flipped us off.

My bad for saying that, i was just mad at the time i wrote the post.

Either way, i hope im forgiven and we cant get back to some discussion about Flint, its good to have another forumer from Flint on this otherwise fairly inactive board.

[Pachuco]

Well, I went downtown and what do ya know, the BSC was packed! This shows downtown is beggining to comeback tho, now if those pinche UM-Flint dorms would get started then thingd would really pick-up!

[dtown]

I know what you mean, there were quite a few people out and about down there the other day.

[Pachuco]

Yeah I was totally surprised. I really hope, by atleast December, the front and back facade is up for the rowe building tho.

[BillyChilly]

Yeah I was totally surprised. I really hope, by atleast December, the front and back facade is up for the rowe building tho.

dtown: We're cool man.

Pachuco: I'd love to see a facade up by then, but I'm skeptical. They don't even have the entire third floor started, and I know they're working hard in there, but I just don't know how much more they have to do before they're even to that point. What was the slated completion date again?

J.L.

[VeeFan]

On the subject of U of M, I'm not sure what's going on but there's some project that's been started by the UM power plant. Right now it looks like they're just grading the ground, and all the trees in the area have been cut down.

[Pachuco]

Well, the rowe building is supposed to be finished in January, but I'm noy entirely sure they can finish it by then.

[dtown]

hmm, im not sure either.

[Pachuco]

Downtown Flint is prepared to growNew business deal means new developments

By Cathy Shafran

FLINT (WJRT) - (09/10/06)--More good news for downtown Flint. There's word on a new business deal that will mean re-development on both sides of Saginaw Street.

The announcement came during an anniversary event for the Genesee Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Hundreds of business and community leaders gathered together at Whiting Auditorium to celebrate 100 years of business history of the Flint Area Chamber, now known as the Genesee Regional Chamber of commerce.

While detailing it's history, leaders were also able to shed some light on the future of business growth in the area..

Word was unveiled that the Mott Foundation, led by its president Bill White, was deeding all the buildings known as the Mott foundation block - just south of the Mott Foundation Building - to the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation for re-development.

"I'm grateful that they're taking it because they have shown that they have the ability to do something with old buildings," said White.

While not releasing complete details at the Chamber's Gala Centennial Celebration, Herman said development of the Mott Foundation block will mirror development on the west side of Saginaw. The old buildings south of the Mott Foundation building will turn into vital developments once again.

"Over the next year we will start construction on the project of mixed use, retail, residential, office," he said.

Herman says the go-ahead for the Mott Foundation block is coming now because the timing is right.

The development is being backed by Michigan's governor, who made an appearance at the black tie event as well

Details on what's planned for the Mott Foundation block are promised by the end of the year.

[dtown]

Where the hell is everyone?

i need some updates, some photos, some activity maybe!

[VeeFan]

Then take a drive downtown and see for yourself what's going on.

There's not much to tell, they're still working on the Rowe building, finishing up the First Street Lofts. That's it. Not a whole lot else going on at the moment.

[dtown]

I cant drive by myself, i dont have my license yet.

Last i saw, the first street lofts looked about finished.

[MJLO]

Any new projects?

Anything at all happening in Flint?

Will downtown ever regain a semblance of what it used to be?

[dtown]

Theres things happening, i just havnt been downtown in a long time, so i have no idea on any specifics.

[ZachariahDaMan]

The Rowe Building today

[MJLO]

Holy crap there is barely a frame left of that building.

[dtown]

Man, it doesnt look like a whole lots happening with the Rowe Building, wonder if its ever gonna get finished!

[ZachariahDaMan]

Holy crap there is barely a frame left of that building.

[dtown]

Wow, it really looks like that havnt done anything!

Got any other pics?

[ZachariahDaMan]

Yep, I drove around trying to find old homes and buildings. I will post the houses later.

It was a crappy day out

^"Berston Field House and Playground

Berston Field House and Playground has served Flint citizens as an important recreation center since it opened in 1923. Designed by Cambridge, Massachusettes, city planning firm of John Nolen, it was developed on land deeded to the city of Flint by members of Neil J. Berston family in 1920. The field house contained an auditorium, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, community meeting rooms and a branch of the public library. At Berston people participated in sports, exercised, performed and learned new skills. During the mid-1930s, Berston became the first community center in Flint to admit African-Americans living in the surrounding neighborhood, Berston Field House and Playground remains a significant part of the neighborhood."

^Taking shots of the First Street Lofts never gets old

[dtown]

Cool pics, too bad about the weather.

Is it just me, or does that Ewings Auto Place(i think thats what its called, the sign is partially gone) look like a old fire house?

[pachucoboy]

Very nice

[andrew.w]

Hey, I didn't notice that First street Lofts had gotten a restored cornice up at the top as well. That looks great.