Flint Downtown Development Authority

10/19/2026

The Buick City Welcomes You billboard on 1-75 was iconic, but who remembers that only appeared in the mid-80s when The Buick was rebranded Buick City? Before that time Welcome to Buick Town graced the sign, as seen in this shot promoting the '66 Buick Sportwagon.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 - 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

This community event is part of Genesee County’s America 250 Celebration. The Panel will focus on what has occurred in Genesee County to expand the “All Men Are Created” Promise of the Declaration of Independence.

PROGRAM:
- Moderator: Paul Rozycki, Retired Professor Mott Community College
- Women and African Americans Help Secure the Nation’s Democracy: Presenter Caroline Stubbs, Genesee Chapter of the Daughters of The American Revolution of Michigan
- The Social Gospel Brings Economic and Social Opportunity to Flint: Presenter Former Lt. Governor John Cherry, Co-Chair Genesee County America 250 Commission
- Floyd J. McCree and the History of Open Occupancy: Presenter Charles Winfrey, Genesee County Commissioner and CEO of The McCree Theatre
- Flint Ushers In Michigan’s Women Suffrage Movement: Presenter Kaya Rowe, Student, University of Michigan-Flint Department of History
- Flint Brings Democracy to the Workplace— The Sitdown Strike: Presenter Steve Dawes, UAW Region 1D Director
- The Power of Flint’s Arsenal Brings Democracy to the World: Presenter Gary Fisher, President of the Genesee County Historical Society
- How Flint Transformed Community Assets for the Benefits of All Citizens: Former Congressman Dan Kildee, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.
- Conclusion and Questions

https://www.facebook.com/events/973578739130736/

10/14/2026

Families are invited out for an afternoon of Halloween-themed activities, including a DJ and dancing, a Monster Mash Story Time, trick-or-treating throughout the library, mask-making, bag decorating, face painting, a balloon artist and a costume swap table. 🎃👻

Families are invited out for an afternoon of Halloween-themed activities, including a DJ and dancing, a Monster Mash Story Time, trick-or-treating throughout the library, mask-making, bag decorating, face painting, a balloon artist and a costume swap table.

10/12/2026

Please be advised that several streets in downtown Flint will be closed to traffic on Monday, October 12, 2026, in connection with funeral services for Mundy Township Police Chief Bade.

The following closures are expected:
Beach Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street
2nd Street between Church Street and Beach Street
3rd Street between Church Street and Beach Street
4th Street between Church Street and Beach Street

Expect closures by 8am, with services starting at St. Matt's at 9:45am. Those who work in or travel through downtown Flint are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow additional time for travel and parking.

We extend our condolences to Chief Bade’s family and colleagues.

View Matthew J. Bade's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/09/2026

Text your friends to meet downtown and have a wonderful time tonight at ArtWalk!
🎃🎨🎶🍷🍔

https://facebook.com/events/s/october-artwalk-costume-contes/1337910571588240/

10/07/2026

Good news for everyone in the greater downtown area. The MTA is piloting a new route that includes downtown, Kettering, UM-Flint, MSU, Mott College, the Cultural Center, and nearby neighborhoods! You can try it yourself the next two Mondays. Do you think this route will attract riders?

10/05/2026

Don't let your car get the boot! Vehicles with six or more outstanding tickets are liable to receive an immobilizing boot until your account is brought current. If you are unsure of your status, call the office for details.

10/05/2026

We love this mid-1930s photo of Saginaw St., taken from Kearsley St. looking north. Kresge's is to the left, next to one of Flint's many chop suey restaurants. Smith Bridgmans is growing another twenty feet wider, having taken over the storefront to their north. Peeking out on the right you can see the iconic Economy Shoe Store sign, now fully restored and on display at the Sloan Museum of Discovery. Do you recognize any stores or buildings in this view?