The Institute for Flint's Future (IFF), a nonprofit research organization, was created by Flint's Future Now to understand the underlying causes of Flint's problems and to identify feasible policy solutions. The mission of the Institute is to provide citizens and leaders with the knowledge needed to transform this community into a place of prosperity and opportunity. The institute is based on a faith in the power of local democracy and believes that citizens and city officials can work together to create a better Flint.
OBJECTIVES FOR OUR RESEARCH
To educate Flint leaders and citizens by disseminating our research results
To connect to resources from diverse viewpoints and disciplines
To foster civic engagement through educational forums and action sessions
CURRENT PROJECTS
"Flint's Future? A Forgotten Success or 21st Century Triumph" – a report on the economic conditions of Flint and a strategy to stabilize the Flint economy. Click here for the PDF of the Research Report or the Policy Brief.
Research on the 'Green Economy' and the potential for green efforts in Flint