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Donate to LAFF Pathway We have established a trails/pathway development fund through the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. TAX-DEDUCTABLE gifts can be made to the LAFF Pathway Fund at www.cfgf.org. To make a donation in support of LAFF Pathway, click on the "DONATE TO LAFF PATHWAY" button to link to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. |
Connecting Communities
Area residents supporting the development, funding, construction,
safe use and preservation of non-motorized pathways in the Linden, Argentine,
Fenton, and Fenton Township areas.
Attention Fenton Twp Residents & LAFF Pathway Supporters - join us at Fenton Township Hall!
Monday, November 13th at 7 pm
Fenton Township to Hold a Visioning Session for Master Plan Update
On Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Fenton Township will hold a community visioning session as a part of the Master Plan update in the lower level meeting room at the Fenton Township Civic Community Center. All are invited to come and participate.
A comprehensive approach to planning for the Township relies on the residents' perspectives. In order to form goals that strive to reach a long-term vision, the community must first work to build consensus on what they vision looks like. In small groups with interactive exercises facilitated by planners, residents will have the opportunity to discuss and express to Township leadership how they wish to see their vision for Fenton Township's future implemented. The results weigh heavily on how the goals, objectives, and strategies are formed that will guide the Township growth and development for years to come.
Please join and share your thoughts on how make Fenton Township an even better place to live.
For any questions or concerns about the visioning session, please contact Michelle Bennett (mbennett@bria2.com).
On Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Fenton Township will hold a community visioning session as a part of the Master Plan update in the lower level meeting room at the Fenton Township Civic Community Center. All are invited to come and participate.
A comprehensive approach to planning for the Township relies on the residents' perspectives. In order to form goals that strive to reach a long-term vision, the community must first work to build consensus on what they vision looks like. In small groups with interactive exercises facilitated by planners, residents will have the opportunity to discuss and express to Township leadership how they wish to see their vision for Fenton Township's future implemented. The results weigh heavily on how the goals, objectives, and strategies are formed that will guide the Township growth and development for years to come.
Please join and share your thoughts on how make Fenton Township an even better place to live.
For any questions or concerns about the visioning session, please contact Michelle Bennett (mbennett@bria2.com).
SLPR commits as Signature Authority for the LAFF Pathway project!!
SLPR commits as Signature Authority for the LAFF Pathway project!! Thanks, at least in part, to a good LAFF Pathway public showing SLPR voted unanimously (only Sean Shumaker, Fenton Tnsp, not in attendance) to become signature authority on the project. Check ABC12 for the story (when available).
Fenton Township Seeks Community Input for the Master Plan Update
Fenton Township is embarking on a new Master Plan, and community input is pivotal to the success of this multi-month process. To hear your insight on the Township's strengths and areas for improvement, a survey has been posted on the project website:
https://www.fentontownshipmasterplan.org/online-survey
Please visit the link and tell us what you think! The survey will be open until end of day October 1st. Your responses are greatly appreciated.
The Master Plan is comprehensive in scope and will research major topics such as demographics and housing, land use, natural features, community facilities and services, open space, transportation, and economic development. In addition to formal analysis, a Master Plan hinges on its residents' vision for the Township's future. The plan uses community feedback to craft goals and objectives and to outline action strategies that guide the Township growth and development in accordance with its values.
Community engagement sessions are coming to Fenton Township this fall, so please stay tuned! For any questions or concerns about the survey, or the master planning process, please contact Michelle Bennett of Beckett & Raeder at 734-239-6614 or mbennett@bria2.com.
https://www.fentontownshipmasterplan.org/online-survey
Please visit the link and tell us what you think! The survey will be open until end of day October 1st. Your responses are greatly appreciated.
The Master Plan is comprehensive in scope and will research major topics such as demographics and housing, land use, natural features, community facilities and services, open space, transportation, and economic development. In addition to formal analysis, a Master Plan hinges on its residents' vision for the Township's future. The plan uses community feedback to craft goals and objectives and to outline action strategies that guide the Township growth and development in accordance with its values.
Community engagement sessions are coming to Fenton Township this fall, so please stay tuned! For any questions or concerns about the survey, or the master planning process, please contact Michelle Bennett of Beckett & Raeder at 734-239-6614 or mbennett@bria2.com.
Maps of the Proposed Pathway
Non-motorized PROPOSED pathway between the City of Linden and City of Fenton is represented in this aerial map provided by Nowak & Fraus Engineers in cooperation with LAFF and the local communities. The pathway runs from near Jennings Road to the west side of Tri-Angle Park in Linden. The pathway is approximately 2 miles long with .6 miles in the City of Fenton, 1.3 miles in Fenton Township and .1 miles in the City of Linden. As always when you see your local representatives to these communities tell them you desire these pathways be built in our southern Genesee County Communities. THANKS.
This map represents the PROPOSED 2.0 mile long non-motorized pathway from Haviland Beach Road at Lobdell Road through the Linden School Campus and along Silver Lake Road to the west city limits of Linden where it will connect to the city's existing sidewalks and bicycle lanes. The plan was provided to us by Flies & VandenBrink Engineering, Inc. in cooperation with Argentine Township. As always if you talk with your local community representatives remind them of the importance of these pathways and your wants and desires for them. THANKS
Fenton
Five year parks plan
City of Fenton public review of their proposed park and recreation master plan is now available for review and comment. This is a very important part of the process and a requirement of the state MDNR. The public input is needed so that the plan satisfies the needs and wants of the citizens. If you are interested in non-motorized, more parks, kayaking, park improvements or other park related items you should consider review and comment on this plan as it is the basis for development for the next five years and also will be the tool to gain grant funding for these park developments. The plan is available for review at the city office and at the Fenton Branch Library. There will be two public meetings, dates not yet available.
Video filmed and produced by Chase William Murphy
Chase William Murphy
248-980-9951
248-980-9951
LAFF Pathway concept route for
connecting LAFF communities
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These images represent a concept route for CONNECTING COMMUNITIES of City of Linden, Argentine Township, Fenton Township and City of Fenton with a non-motorized pathway system. This routing was derived from public hearings held by the various communities and the Genesee County Planning Commission. The route has been supported by resolution of each community board or council in their public meetings. Final design work and additional public input is required to develop construction engineering plans. |
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Where we started and where we are goingPublic meetings were held in 2009 and 2014 (at the local and county level) and, in conjunction with the Genesee County Planning Commission, the following routes in our region have been identified for prioritization:
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VisionThe LAFF Pathway’s vision is to connect the Linden, Argentine, Fenton, and Fenton Township (LAFF) communities with non-motorized pathways that create recreational opportunities and alternative forms of transportation, improve public safety, increase community and home values, and realize economic gains for area businesses.
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DevelopmentThe LAFF Pathway will seek financial and volunteer resources to assist our local communities with the construction of non-motorized pathways.
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Economic BenefitsThe total economic benefits from bicycling in Michigan are $668 million, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) 2014 study. This does not account for dollars generated by other users of trails such as runners and walkers, to mention a few.
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