Across the river from the economically depressed downtown area of Flint, Michigan lies Carriage Town, a neighborhood that's experiencing an unexpected revival. The New York Times visited the town, where historic Victorian architecture and a close-knit community are luring renovators looking for quality housing on a small budget. Nick Hoffman and David White bought their home for just...
...$16,000 in the 1990s. Lovingly restored, the house is just one example of Carriage Town's unique architecture. Since Hoffman and White moved in, home ownership in the neighborhood has increased by ten percent. Although abandoned houses still dot the streets, the area has a thriving neighborhood organization, lush lawns, and active local hang-outs like the Good Beans Coffee Shop.
For even more pictures and the complete article, check out Faded Glory: Polishing Flint’s Jewels and the slide show from The New York Times.
(Images: ©2009 Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times)
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Amazing!
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Oh, that looks like a lovely house! It's so nice to see examples of people trying to improve Michigan (gives me hope for my home state).
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Inspiring.
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Go Flint!
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Absolutely gorgeous. I would live there in a heartbeat.
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I absolutely LOVE that type of architecture. One day I'll live in a house like those!
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That is a really good article. It's like the early days of historic preservation all over again. I loved the couple who bought five lots and filled them with fruit trees. If you could either secure a job in/around Flint or had a job that could be done from anywhere, Carriage Town would be worth serious consideration.
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Holy Cow, AT posted this!!!
This is my neighborhood, in fact, I live behind the Randolph House (the yellow house). It's a great neighborhood, like everywhere, it has it's pros and cons.
Here's my Flickr set of Carriage Town (I took 2 years ago)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahrazak/sets/72157602039359912/
There's another neighborhood on the other side of Downtown, called East Village. The houses were built in the 20's, compared to CT's that were built in the late 1800's to early 1900's. But these homes are just as amazing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahrazak/sets/72157602040006768/
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Does anyone know of a nice place to stay in Flint? Not your typical hotel but more of a B&B or Inn!
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