Because our inventory consists of tax foreclosed properties, most of the properties we receive are vacant and often blighted.
The Land Bank works with partners to eliminate blight through the programs described below:
Hiring Local Crews to Maintain Vacant Properties
Land Bank crews work hard to remove blight. They mow tall grass and remove trash from all vacant properties in Flint, two-thirds of which are not owned by the Land Bank. Learn more about how the crews improve the appearance of the neighborhoods and provide jobs for local residents by clicking the link below.
Supporting Community Based Maintenance through our Clean & Green Program
Our Clean & Green program serves as the backbone of our community engagement work involving up to 1,000 volunteers through up to 70 community-based organizations each year in vacant property maintenance and neighborhood improvement.
Reducing Long Term Maintenance Costs on Vacant Lots
The Land Bank plants Dutch White Clover after demolishing blighted structures. In addition to reducing long term maintenance needs and costs, clover fixes nitrogen in the soils, supports pollinators and much more!
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Goats Are Coming to Ramona Park!
This summer, a herd of goats will begin clearing overgrown invasive brush, specifically Buckthorn, from several vacant lots located next to Ramona Park in Flint’s historic Metawanenee Hills neighborhood. This project is an innovative and environmentally friendly way to create access to this neighborhood green space for everyone.
In partnership with the community, we are transforming Stone Street into a vibrant, active, park-like haven for the neighborhood, together!
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