Vision for Flint

People in Flint know what kinds of jobs they hope to find, the neighborhoods they want to be part of, and the schools they want for their own children. We already know what's next for Flint. With leaders like Dayne Walling who listen to people in our community, our hopes can be fulfilled.

The next great group of college campuses in Michigan is right here in Flint. As more and more people look for further education and training after high school, Flint can be the place where students find the training that is right for them. The Campus Commons, from Mott Community College and UM-Flint to Kettering University, will be the beating heart of Flint by 2020.

Thousands of workers continue to be employed in manufacturing. Building on the infrastructure of the expressways, railroads, and Bishop Airport, Flint can attract smaller manufacturing companies connected to the automotive industry, the high-tech sector, and everything in between. Vacant properties in all parts of the city will be redeveloped and bustling with workers coming and going.

Flint is an international icon and many of the most creative people in the country have their roots here. An already lively and diverse arts and culture community here can be expanded to include filmmakers and designers who ship their work out to consumers around the world. Downtown will be alive again with all the studios, performances, and entertainment that come with success.

Dayne knows that people in Flint have the skills and the dedication to bring opportunity back, and he already knows the groups in Flint which have been working for many years to improve the city. When people work together, our children will be proud to call Flint their home. We will have good schools, good jobs, and good neighborhoods for all kinds of people and families. It is time to see what is next for Flint.

Read Dayne’s Road Map to Opportunity to see how this can be done.