Genesee Towers

When the Genesee Towers are demolished, plans call for a family-friendly plaza  with a science them to be built in its place. According to WNEM, the site will be transformed into Exploration Park which would include a hands-on outdoor science museum that features a xylophone, wind towers and a sun dial. Two s...

Uptown Reinvestment Corporation announced Thursday that key contracts have been awarded for the demolition of the Genesee Towers building. A Flint-based company, Siwek Construction, has been chosen to oversee the project. Siwek Construction is a full-service contractor, construction management and design/build company...

This fall, the Flint skyline will look a lot different.

Uptown Reinvestment Corp. has received additional funding from the State of Michigan and City of Flint to help with the demolition of the Genesee Towers. The funds - $5.65 million from the state and $880k from the city - will also go to other projects including the redevelopment of the former Flint Journal headquarters and the relocation of the Flint Farmers Market...

Genesee Towers for $1 AND a government "chip-in" of $750k on the demolition costs? This same group is considering plans to move The Flint Farmer's Market AND re-organize government in Flint and Genesee County. Armchair Politics LIVE at The White Horse takes up these issues and more Monday August 20 on The Tom Sumner Program beginning at 6 p...