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Na, its been so long, I should't have too... But anywayz I never knew what a Brazilian SteakHouse was, so I looked it up and the menu and atmosphere is really great. Its going to really diversify not onlt Flint, but Genesee County's dining choices and should encourage more gourmet restaurants.

Yeah, the only thing I am afraid of is this. I personally want to see him in office another for years, but with delphi closing and the potential 20 million dollar flood lawsuit, how will he handle this without raising taxes or hurting city service? Also, I've met with the man and he is more of a "Show me, I'll support kind of guy" which isn't bad, but can potentially hurt developments.

I dunno know about ya'll, but lets be honest, I really believe Don Williamson and his administration have made an impact on Flint, although they've had to learn from mistakes. I mean I've seen so many new streets paved, less garbage, more houses being torned down, programs to fight blight, promises to open the city jail,which is becoming more of a reality and hopefully, 50 more cops within the near future, plus his sudden support of downtown and the area.

Yes exactly. I mean it would've ment 250 new patrons, a new place to jus chill or read a book and in the winter a place to skate on(on the plaza), plus it would enecourage more development, add density and beautify the area. I dunno know tho, seems like Juan and the Trustee's are BSing around. Do they even have funding yet, whats the holdup ?

Man I'm still a bit frustrated about UM-Flint student housing... I mean what happened to the proposed city square, with half a park and plaza, the other half student housing ?

Thanx for the welcome. Well we have some more good news. Here is a clipping fromy UrbanFlint:

Wow my downtown flint post has come along way lol Hey Allan, can I send messages and stuff now, its been so long

There is couple of 19th century building throughout the entire city, in the grand traverse district, the cultural neighborhood around Mott College, in the western section of greater downtown, around the cultural center, but there is very few around the county.

Well every other city has one, why not good ole Flint. Please talk about anything in Flint.

No it's not one of those, it's some independent buisiness, which means it;ll be better.

No I forgot. Hey did you notice the dumpster behind the jewlery world building ?

The University Pavilion is getting a new pizza store.

Yes. Yeah the tunes in noon or somethin like that, how long haven been in Flint, plan on taking any photo tours ?

Allan, if it's not too much trouble,could you please post a link to Flint's downtown master plan again ?

Downtown Update I was walking down Bukkam Alley today and noticed a huge garbage dump behind the PSI and the Jewelery World building while workers were throwing away some stuff, so I think they've just started the demolition process. Also workers are working on the amphiteatre section of riverbank park, they're painting the concrete, adding mulch, cutting the grass, and planting flowers. I just hope they could start working on the other parts of the park and clean the river and the river banks. I really hope this only short term, so later on they could bring back the natural appearance of the river and add the new promenade and all the other stuff they mentioned in the downtown master plan. Also at the Character there is a huge crane doing someting and at the Brown Sugat they've added a counter, and finally the city is working on the water main downtown.

I like the pages bookstore, its has a really nice storefornt and interior, but the streetscape sucks, and I think the new area won't serve them better than the one on S. Saginaw. So have any of you noticed the increased foot and vehicle traffic downtown ? I have and the restaurants and other buisinesses have been more packed too.

Here a couple news clipping about Rowe inc. and Uptown developments and their projects and how they need community support. Edit: I'm sorry the pics. couldn't be bigger, you can see them on thisLink or if your pc can enlarge the picture that'll do fine too.

I'm still waiting for the groundbreaking at the 500 building, I hope its not late. I havn't seen any workers at the republic bank building in quite some time, what going on ?

He said I am happy that you want to makr downtown bigger and something like I hope you try to do this yourself or something like that. Ah, these are not my words, I am just as confused as you.When he said I am you happy want to make downtown bigger I think he was referring to when I asked him to think about buying properties off S Saginaw st. and then develop them too.

They were delayed ?! arew you serious, when will the construction start? Also I emailed Ridgway about starting development downtown other than Saginaw st. and he emialed me back and told me that "I am happy that you want to and to make downtown bigger and this excites about your love of downtown" and said something like take the time to make downtown bigger yourself. Was he serious ? I'm sorry I write so fast, I mispell so much words.

There was a article in the Flint Journal today about Artist condos. The project is being lead by the Greater Flint Arts Council, it mentions building 24 condominiums,a studio and a art gallery somewhere in Flint, but most likely downtown because they mention the studios and art gallery will be across the street, they havn't revealed the location. Prices range from $80,000 to $135,000 and the project will cost 3.6 million. It is expected to begin in October and be finished by June 2006.

I just went downtown yesturday andthere was about 20 people walking and skateboarding and staring at thr Land Bank Center, this is a good sign.

Yesturday Sunday morning I noticed cranes at the state building, but I jus think they were wiping the windows or something.

Hopefully the dorms for UM-Flint will add to development downtown not on S. Saginaw st. Dnast did you notice the blue thing is also in the back of the Land Bank Center, I can't believe how much downtown looks with only one building being renovated.

When will Uptown begin constrution on the Dale's Food for Health/Baker Drugs and The Robert David Alan building projects? The media constantly talks about theses two projects but never tells when cinstruction will start.