Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces 2 new redevelopment projects in Genesee County

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced two redevelopment projects in Genesee County that will create new housing and commercial space.
The projects include turning a vacant historic building in Flint into a restaurant, and a vacant building in Montrose into five new apartments and more than 2,500 square feet of commercial space.
The two projects received support from the bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program and Build MI Community (BMC) Grant initiative, according to a release from Whitmer’s office.
Together, the developments are expected to generate more than $2.9 million in total capital investment while transforming vacant properties into vibrant community spaces.
The RAP program provides gap financing for real estate rehabilitation and place-based infrastructure projects. The BMC initiative focuses on activating underused or vacant spaces by supporting developers and property owners, particularly those with limited real estate development experience.