Flint’s Riverfront Receives $1 Million In Federal Funding For Restoration

Flint's Riverfront has just received a huge chunk of cash in federal funding to help restore downtown Flint's most iconic spot.

The riverfront has seen countless performances and it's a staple in the look and feel of downtown Flint and now it's time it got a bit of an upgrade. With a budget of $1 Million, the city of Flint can really open up and fix a lot of major issues.

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The federal grant was awarded to Genesee County, in partnership with the city of Flint, by the National Park

Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

 

• installation of multiple rock rapid areas within the main channel to naturalize river flow and allow fish passage upstream

• resting pools to provide safe recreational benefits for fisherman and park users

• site improvements and furnishings. Source:NBC25.com

I'm super excited for this grant to hit the Genesee County area. I've always said that Flint can be a beautiful place if we take the time to invest in our own. I imagine after the upgrades that come from this grant more people will begin to see the vision. Because I can promise you that a million dollars in upgrades with drastically change how the riverfront looks and feels.