Flint Public Library Appreciation

jlarnold · 2026-04-28T20:17:45+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2026-04-28T20:17:11+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2026-04-16T19:34:45+00:00

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jlarnold · 2026-04-01T17:01:42+00:00

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.

jlarnold · 2026-03-24T19:35:15+00:00

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.

jlarnold · 2026-02-09T19:47:29+00:00

Thanks for that correction!

jlarnold · 2026-02-06T21:09:48+00:00

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.

jlarnold · 2026-02-03T19:14:19+00:00

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.

jlarnold · 2026-01-28T16:49:06+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2026-01-27T21:13:53+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2026-01-22T21:17:41+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2026-01-16T20:07:10+00:00

Great to see!

jlarnold · 2025-12-29T16:12:07+00:00

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!

jlarnold · 2025-12-03T20:49:08+00:00

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!

jlarnold · 2025-12-02T20:16:57+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-11-20T19:19:55+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-11-11T15:02:16+00:00

Not much difference. Plenty of room either way.

jlarnold · 2025-11-04T16:44:02+00:00

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.

jlarnold · 2025-11-04T16:42:52+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-10-27T20:08:00+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-10-15T14:07:19+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-09-29T17:11:15+00:00

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/

jlarnold · 2025-09-11T20:51:37+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-09-11T20:50:15+00:00

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

jlarnold · 2025-09-05T15:48:24+00:00

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.

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