2025 Annual Report GCMPC

Plan Invest Build

Report prepared by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission

GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Planning Commission staff for their exceptional dedication and hard work throughout 2025. Their commitment to the long-term vision were instrumental in navigating projects and programs during the year. We look forward to continued success together in 2026.

During 2025, Genesee County remained dedicated to shaping a resilient and vibrant future through several projects and ini�a�ves. A central focus was the development of the Genesee County Master Plan, a comprehensive document incorpora�ng our major programs and providing a vision for our communi �es and residents. This long-term vision is complemented by major infrastructure investments which included the comple�on of the new Genesee County Administra�on Building to centralize county services, the site clearing and planning for a future recycling facility to modernize our materials management and sustainability efforts, priori�zing trail expansion through partnerships to develop a robust and more connected trail system over the next 10 years, and working toward addressing local housing issues by promo �ng housing to ensure our neighborhoods remain strong and accessible for all residents as we move toward the future.

We are looking forward to a posi�ve and produc�ve 2026.

Derek Bradshaw

Chris�ne Durgan Director Assistant Director

GCMPC TEAM

A special thank you to Nichole Ode e, our long me colleague and friend, for her many years of dedicated service to GCMPC.

Making A Positive Impact For Genesee County

Our programming focuses on furthering the goals of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. The goals of the County are: healthy, livable, & safe communi es; long term nancial stability; inclusive, collabora ve culture; and community & economic growth. All are reected in the projects administered by the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission.

$88,269,418 invested

$71,874,674 invested into Genesee County transporta on networks

$10,279,806 of American Rescue Plan Act funding in infrastructure and community improvements

$1,983,083 invested in Community Development projects

$2,407,683 invested in Environmental programs and stewardship ac vi es

$1,724,172 invested in Housing, Rental Assistance, and Home Improvements in Genesee County

Long Term Financial Stability

Genesee County moved staff from 4 county buildings to the new tower administra�on building, resul�ng in a one stop shop for County services while signicantly reducing opera�ng costs.

The Flint Commerce Center celebrated full occupancy of the 330,000 sq � Building 1 facility. Located at the former Buick City site, The Flint Commerce Center will be a major economic catalyst for the County once completed.

Community & Economic Growth

$6.2 million of Genesee County ARPA funds invested in water projects, providing sewer access to more than 14,000 homes and clean water to more than 2,000 students.

Allocated $1.4 million towards the development of 40 mixedincome rental housing units. This project provides high quality affordable housing with onsite support services and ameni�es.

More than $500 million programmed towards roads, bridges, trails, and transit projects in the newly approved 2026—2029 Transporta�on Improvement Program (TIP).

Healthy, Livable & Safe Communi es

Genesee County completed the Transporta on Safety Ac on Plan, iden fying and priori zing roadway safety projects across the county to reduce crashes, enhance mobility, and improve transporta on safety. The Safety Ac on Plan iden es a High-Injury Network accoun ng for 76% of Fatal and Serious Injuries and selects targeted interven ons to greatly reduce crash risk in the High-Injury Network.

Over $8.9 million leveraged in federal and state grants to complete more than 7 miles of trails in 2026, bringing the total miles of trails to 137.

Genesee County is currently developing a Materials Management Plan to shi focus away on recycling rather than landll disposal. Six commi ee mee ngs were held in 2025 to aid in the development of the Plan.

Inclusive, Collabora ve Culture

Genesee County, in partnership with the University of Michigan-Flint, hosted the Impact Genesee Summit. The event brought together representa�ves from local units of government, the business community, non-pro ts, community advocates, and community and economic development experts from across the na�on to learn and engage in conversa�ons about economic growth opportuni�es and best prac�ces. The event focused on proac �ve solu�ons to community challenges and to develop strategies to create a path for community and economic growth. Key factors such as housing, broadband, retail redevelopment, sports tourism, and the growth poten�al for advanced manufacturing were the major focus areas for the 2025 summit.

In 2025, Genesee County collaborated with the C.S. Mo� Founda�on to look for opportuni�es to increase the pace at which our community builds meaningful trail connec�ons to schools, parks, and neighborhoods. This culminated in the Flint and Genesee County Trails Symposium in June 2025. Government leaders and residents from every community in Genesee County came together to provide input and solu�ons for improving the Genesee County Trail System. These efforts contributed directly to the crea�on of a Strategic Trails Plan for the county, a comprehensive planning document for improved trail development.