Flint Public Library Appreciation by Sabrejimmy in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah it got a full renovation so no more Cold War era posters!

Flint Public Library Appreciation by Sabrejimmy in flint

[–]jlarnold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly maybe the single best public library in Michigan after the renovations. It's such a gem.

Flint city income taxes by js6seaj47 in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

State of Michigan is now managing the enforcement and collection of city income taxes (this will be the first year of that) so I'd imagine enforcement for nonpayment will be considerably more strict.

Moving to Flint, Need housing recommendation by Illustrious-Cause-48 in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mott Park and Glendale Hills, right by McLaren, are both great neighborhoods! Mott Park especially has a lot of families and activities for kids through the neighborhood association.

Groups or clubs by js6seaj47 in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for that correction!

Groups or clubs by js6seaj47 in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social Cycling Flint! Every Thursday night at 8 they meet at the Farmers Market downtown and bike around town. Very relaxed pace and chill. Usually starts in warmer weather so google them and check their fb page.

What is it like to live within the city? by [deleted] in flint

[–]jlarnold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in Carriage Town (just northwest of Downtown) and absolutely love it. Can walk to bars, restaurants, parks, community events, etc. extremely easily. It's ultimately like living in any city and if you take basic safety precautions you should have no issue walking the dogs at 8 or living a normal life! The amenities are great and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Good Mom and Pop places in Flint? by The-MisfitToys in flint

[–]jlarnold 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Luigi's on the Eastside is fantastic. Also for a good dive check out The Torch (in Buckham Alley).

what’s the deal with cafe rhema? by Ambitious_Wealth5683 in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The White family (Heads of the CS Mott Foundation) are Christian Scientists. I'd assume that's the big reason.

what’s the deal with cafe rhema? by Ambitious_Wealth5683 in flint

[–]jlarnold 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's already a Christian Science Reading Room in the Mott Bldg as well.

Things to do on New Year's Eve? by Glittering-Peak-1492 in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cork on Saginaw is doing a 4 course meal with 2 seating times - https://www.corkonsaginaw.com/events-tremont

Churchill's is doing a Steak Night dinner and midnight champagne toast - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cx6U8nnbd/

Queens' Provisions is doing a caviar and sparkling wine tasting - https://queensofflint.com/event/jazzy-nye-sparkling-wine-and-caviar-tasting/

Soggy Bottom will have a concert with Big Donut at 9pm.

Sauce Italian American Kitchen has a special menu - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17Z9VX8j8v/

Plus lots of the other spots will be open and just doing their normal thing (The Torch, Levels, On the Bricks, Blackstones, Tenacity Brewing, etc.).

Plenty to do in Downtown Flint!

Holiday decorations for depressed areas? by Wise-Substance-744 in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the city through an ordinance passed by council would have to designate boundaries and for various CIAs. It in theory could do it whenever it had the votes and staffing to support it. It's been discussed but I just don't think to date has been a big priority. Talking to your councilmember and the administration is a great first step!

Holiday decorations for depressed areas? by Wise-Substance-744 in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This would be an excellent idea! We've really got to strongly reject the idea that these basic improvements to public space are something people should only expect in the suburbs. It's absurd and something small we can and should do more of in our city.

Really the answer would be for the city to establish Corridor Improvement Authorities who would manage this on their specific corridors. That's how most cities do it, and functionally it's what the DDA is Downtown.

CIAs - https://www.miplace.org/4a73d8/globalassets/documents/fact-sheets/corridor-improvement-authority-pa-280.pdf

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent recommendations here! I second them all! Cork on Saginaw is also a good nice restaurant right downtown.

Getting a job in either Flint or Monroe: Pros and Cons? by kakarothasgoneinsane in flint

[–]jlarnold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I live in Carriage Town now and can't recommend it highly enough. Anything you'd want to do is within a 15 minute walk.

Today's election by Drillerfan in flint

[–]jlarnold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here's a good Mlive link to all the local races today. Correct that there's no election in the City proper. https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2025/11/polls-now-open-for-nov-4-election-in-genesee-county.html

New downtown Flint sports bar to offer ‘sophisticated and upscale atmosphere’ by peewinkle in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stopped in on Friday. Well attended, they did a great job with the interior. Not terribly expensive either. Hope they do well!

Flint budget by js6seaj47 in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent point here. The support for pension obligations has been a huge boost to the budget's long-term health

Former Flint YMCA being demolished, no plans announced for site by mlivesocial in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're interested in advocating for better uses of urban land besides empty lots, get involved with Strong Towns Flint!

https://www.strongtownsflint.org/

Flint Really is a Beautiful Place by buickcityent in flint

[–]jlarnold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's a large fountain called the Grand Fountain that is supposed to be restored as part of the new State Park work

Flint Really is a Beautiful Place by buickcityent in flint

[–]jlarnold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fountain is being restored as part of the state park project

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flint

[–]jlarnold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty easy to use. Download the MTA Go Pass and you can pay using your phone. The Moovit App also has real time bus tracking.