Emily Doerr News Today

The city of Flint is launching a new effort to update its Comprehensive or Master Plan.

Flint, MI — In a community room at Clark Commons, three folding tables labeled "Atherton East" in black permanent marker sit against a pillar. Like the

Flint, MI — Flint resident Howard Sanders was convicted of murder in the second degree at 17 years old. Now, 33 years later, he still faces difficulty

State lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow Grand Rapids and six other cities to form local land banks and give local governments more control over land use practices. House Bill 4375, sponsored by state Rep. Kristian Grant, D-Grand Rapids, would expand the state’s land bank law to…

Flint, MI—City of Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is proud to announce that Emily Doerr has accepted the position of Director of Planning & Development and

The executive director of the Michigan State Land Bank Authority is Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s choice to become the city’s new director of planning and development.

The Michigan State Land Bank Authority is giving almost $8M to local land banks and municipalities for projects approved through the Blight Elimination Grand Program.

The Michigan State Land Bank Authority is giving almost $8M to local land banks and municipalities for projects approved through the Blight Elimination Grand Program.

A Baltimore philanthropist and businessman is suggesting the city issue bonds typically used to help finance major development projects to aid in the renovation of vacant houses.

The proposed new YMCA will cost more than $33M. It will change the downtown landscape.