Flint's 2025: Growth, Gaps, and Goodbyes

The Good

Flint saw a lot of changes in 2025. New buildings went up, and some old problems stayed. It was a year of big plans and a few setbacks.

YMCA Downtown: A new YMCA opened downtown in April as part of the LiveWell on Harrison project. It's not just for workouts; it includes homes and health services.
County Office Building: In July, a new county office building opened on Saginaw Street, consolidating various county jobs in one location.
The Hub: A new school called The Hub opened in September, the first new school in Flint in over 50 years. It's focused on science and tech.
MSU Public Health Building: Michigan State University added a new public health building downtown, showcasing the university's collaboration with the city.

Blight Cleanup Project: A project to clean up blight in Flint ended badly. The Neighborhood Engagement Hub stopped the project due to lack of proper documentation and uncertainty about the work's quality.
Davison Township Plans: Davison Township is considering building a new town hall and police station but hasn't decided on the plan yet.
Swartz Creek Schools: Swartz Creek Schools got a new interim boss, Wayne Wright, who will be there for about six months while they look for a permanent replacement.

Historical Groups: Four places that teach about Flint's history now have endowments, ensuring they'll receive annual funding to stay open and continue their work.