There was a massive fire in downtown Lapeer yesterday, with the result being the loss of two historic buildings in the core downtown area along Nepessing St. I believe a neighboring third building was damaged, but has not been torn down yet.
Lots of videos and pictures out there on various news sites.
I know this is the wrong thread, but on the subject of fires there was a massive fire in downtown Calumet. About 3/4 block of historic buildings lost leaving dozens of residents homeless. Thankfully no serious injuries.
I know this is the wrong thread, but on the subject of fires there was a massive fire in downtown Calumet. About 3/4 block of historic buildings lost leaving dozens of residents homeless. Thankfully no serious injuries.
Oh no! I missed that too. If I'm not mistaken, that would be this block. Hopefully they rebuild (something). Worrisome, because I think Calumet does not have a lot of money these days.
The new 60,000 SF Center for Children's Integrated Services is being constructed by Genesee Health System at 1402 S. Saginaw St. It will combine the Children’s Autism Center, the Neurological Center, and Child and Family Services under one roof. There was a ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, 7/13, 21, but it's been under construction for some time -
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New Genesee Health System facility near downtown Flint will consolidate children’s programs
Patrick Hayes | FLintside
July 17, 2021
MEDC celebrated its groundbreaking for the North Flint Food Market on Monday near the intersection of Pearson and Clio Roads (former home of Abundant Life Ministries). Financing for the $7 million co-op project is bolstered by $1.25 million from the Michigan Community Revitalization Program and $200,000 from the City of Flint. It is expected to open sometime in spring 2022 -
The Greater Flint Health Coalition celebrated a ribbon cutting for their new downtown Flint HQ a few weeks ago. The vacant building at 120 W. First St. was built in 1929 and was retrofitted for the coalition after it was donated by Skypoint Ventures Founder Phil Hagerman -
The University of Michigan-Flint announced Friday that it has received federal funds for its $10 million Innovation and Technology Center on campus.
Funding for the project includes a $3.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The grant will be matched with $4.9 million from university donors, university officials said Friday.
The center, expected to open in 2023, will sit on the northwest side of the campus. A construction start date has not been set, officials said.
“Thanks to this grant, the new facility will have laboratories and classrooms designed for learning and creativity that are necessary for the future workforce of the state and region,” Chancellor Deba Dutta said in a statement. “UM-Flint takes pride in its mission as a regional public university, and as such, this building will serve as a nexus for technology, education, and industry partnership, where community members and businesses are encouraged to be active participants in the innovation ecosystem.”
^ Nice! Looks like it would sit north of the William S. White Building, home to the School of Health Professions and Studies. I like seeing the campus grow that way, to balance out the north side of the Flint River with some more activity.
The Carriage Town infill project received BRA TIFF approval a few weeks ago. The project will bring six new owner-occupied homes to land-banked lots. More info here -
Here's a useful article with some perspective on the recent news about a potential purchase agreement for the state's third-largest brownfield site - Buick City -
Residents are right to be skeptical because of previous deals that have fallen through. The interested buyer this time - New York-based Ashley Capital - has prior experience & success working with the Revitalizing Auto Communities Environmental Response (RACER ) trust. So, there's that. But there is a lot that needs to be done before any deal would be finalized, including remediation of 60 more acres of land. The developer-investor is currently in the "due diligence" phase, with no known timeline or details about the deal or the potential development. The most likely use would be redevelopment as an industrial park.
The Kettering University Learning Commons is open for use this summer. The official grand opening is scheduled for September 23. The building looks really great -
Ground was broken yesterday on a $16 million mixed-use project in Flint's Carriage Town neighborhood. The project is called Grand on University.
Communities First holds groundbreaking for $16M mixed-use development
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The 48-unit mixed-income development provides much needed housing for Flint families. The development will feature 43 affordable units, five market rate units and is a $16.7 million project.
The first floor will be dedicated to commercial space, making the property a mixed-use investment in Flint’s Carriage Town neighborhood.
Ground was broken yesterday on a $16 million mixed-use project in Flint's Carriage Town neighborhood. The project is called Grand on University.
Communities First holds groundbreaking for $16M mixed-use development
Memorial Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of their new Neuro, Ortho, Wellness (N.O.W.) Center this past week. It's a sharp-looking facility, containing a lab, imaging suite, radiology testing, treatment spaces, physical + speech therapy spaces, and social services -
GRAND BLANC, MI — An $11-million, mixed-use building is slated for downtown Grand Blanc.
Garden Building of Grand Blanc, LLC received a Real Estate Rehabilitation Award of $4.95 million on Sept. 7 to construct “The Garden Building” at 210 Reid Road, adjacent to Physicians Park.
The 30,000-square-building will include space for retail, a full-service restaurant, entertainment and events on the first floor. The second floor will feature office space, meeting rooms and five residential units.
Genesee Health System recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for its Center for Children's Integrated Services in Flint. This mental health facility will serve children throughout Genesee County -
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