So, there's this guy, Gerard Burnash….

So, there's this guy, Gerard Burnash….

First impression: Nice guy, friendly, smiles a lot.

Second impression: You sit down in a meeting with him and a group of other people. (One of the countless meetings he attends in Downtown, Flint) He’s a nice guy, friendly and smiles a lot and he’s not afraid to crack a joke (he does this well) or to make an insightful comment or two during the meeting.

Third impression: (Two weeks later) You’ve joined him again, at the same meeting with the same people discussing the same subject: This time as the Chairman starts his dissertation on what needs to be done and how we all need to get together to get it done, Gerard pipes in, “It’s already done.”

That’s the kind of guy Gerard is. The kind that listens to a problem, listens to suggestions, gets his head wrapped around the solution, and then, gets it done.

By the way, did I tell you he’s the new Director of the Downtown Development Authority, in Flint?

Sure, you might not agree with everything Gerard says or does, but you’ve got to be impressed with his impression of a “Get-R-Done!” kind of guy.

The Downtown Development Authority will seek to provide a critical link between the economic development and physical development objectives of downtown by facilitating collaboration and partnership building throughout the Greater Flint Community.

412 S Saginaw St # 206 Flint, MI 48502-1809 - (810) 767-2297

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Spotlight on Spring Grove:

It was such a beautiful day this past Sunday morning in Downtown, Flint, Mich. First day of SPRING! Temperatures in the 70’s, nice breeze, perfect day for a walk around the downtown area.

WOW! What was that?! There are geese quacking, swimming and splashing around in a pond! It looks like their having so much fun that I wish I could join 'em!

Where did this pond come from! Right on the outskirts of downtown, Flint!

Back on June 7, 2010 PatchWorkHeaD, a local blues and rock band teamed up with GTDNA (Grand Traverse District Neighborhood Association) and Stockton Center at Spring Grove to raise money and awareness for the 4-acre site named Spring Grove.

The money was used to return the spring (Yes, a natural spring!) to its original, pristine wetland with native plants, wildlife habitat, nature trails and scenic resting areas for the community.

They not only talked about it, THEY DID IT!

We’ve now got our own quiet, little, natural oasis just outside of Downtown, Flint!

 “As we all look to beatify the city of Flint and create a sense of community, it is important that we foster local outreach and parkland development.” 

They did more than just talk about it!

Take a look at it for yourself.  Located behind the Stockton Center at 720 Ann Arbor St. There is parking available and an access stairway down to the spring.

Great job you guys. You truly are, POSITIVELY FLINT!

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