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OVERALL RATING

Nine hundred residents shared their views through telephone and online opinion surveys conducted in the first half of 2019. Key findings are summarized, including ratings for different aspects of life in Flint. Ratings are based on a scale of one to five, in which five means “very positive” and one means “very negative.” For more information about how the ratings were calculated, see Methodology.

THINGS TO CELEBRATE/
THINGS TO IMPROVE

This section highlights survey results regarding what’s working and what needs improvement. If a section of Focus on Flint does not include information about Things to Celebrate or Things to Improve, it’s because the survey didn’t yield responses to fit the categories.

ALSO HEARD

In addition to results of the opinion survey, Focus on Flint shares information that local nonprofit organizations and agencies have reported hearing from the residents they serve.

SUPPORT FROM MOTT

Support for the organizations and programs presented in bold text includes funding from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, which produced this report. To learn more, visit the Foundation’s website, Mott.org.

FACTS & FIGURES

Each section includes data and statistics that illuminate strengths of the Flint community and highlight challenges. These facts were collected through opinion surveys of Flint residents; from city, state and federal agencies; and from local nonprofit organizations. The Flint surveys were conducted in the first half of 2019. Unless otherwise noted, all remaining data are from 2018.

DID YOU KNOW?

This section highlights organizations and programs working to address issues in the Flint community and provides information about how to connect with them.

THE ISSUE AND THE RESPONSE

Focus on Flint explores nine important issues facing the local community: Arts and Culture, Economy, Education, Health, Housing, Public Safety, Quality of Life, Standard of Living and Water. This section describes why each issue is critical to the community and summarizes work underway.

The Mott Foundation wants to hear from residents, business owners, students and other members of the Flint community. What do you think are the most important priorities for strengthening our community and improving quality of life? Mott released its second edition of Focus on Flint on July 30 and has begun hosting smaller community conversations throughout the city. On Aug. 21, we will begin hosting larger community conversations, as well. We invite all interested community members to join us to discuss priorities for neighborhoods and the city as a whole.

Upcoming Meetings

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
5-7 p.m.

Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint

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La Mott Foundation quiere escuchar a los residentes, propietarias de negocios, estudiantes y otros miembros de la comunidad de Flint. ¿Cuáles cree que son las prioridades más importantes para fortalecer nuestra comunidad y mejorar la calidad de vida? Mott liberado su segunda edición de Focus on Flint el 30 de julio y ha comenzado a organizar conversaciones en comunitarias pequeñas en la ciudad. El 21 de agosto, comenzaremos a organizar conversaciones comunitarias más grandes también. Invitamos a todos los miembros de la comunidad interesados a unirse a nosotros para discutir las prioridades para los vecindarios y toda la ciudad.

Proxima reunions

Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
5-7 p.m.

Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint

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