The new Flint sign, installed in July before Alley Fest, is lit up for Christmas thanks to John and Kathleen Gazall. Courtesy photo

What a difference a week makes. Fall makes way for winter in this aerial view of the University of Michigan-Flint's Willson Park. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

An aerial view of Max Brandon Park. Checkout the Flintside Facebook page for a video Flintside's Mike Naddeo for a birds-eye view of the city. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

Construction of the new hotel in downtown Flint uncovers some of the original plasterwork inside the former Genesee County Savings Bank building. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

A view of downtown Flint from the Durant Hotel after a summer storm. Courtesy photo | Susan Farhat

Lady Liberty stands proud at Grand Traverse and Oakley streets. Mike Naddeo

Buckham Alley plays host to its first ever Dinner Under the Lights, a formal, five-course, Vietnamese-Soul Food fusion, family-style dinner and fundraiser. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

Spring is coming into bloom across Flint neighborhoods. This view from above shows Martin Luther King Avenue near Pasadena. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

A mural near Davison Road in the shadows of I-475. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

A historical photo of Kettering University showing what remains the main academic building on campus. Courtesy photo

An aerial view of the new dam over the Flint River in downtown Flint. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

The new pedestrian bridge connects Chevy Commons natural area to the Carriage Town neighborhood and Flint's growing trail infrastructure. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

Hoffman's Deco Deli brings some seasonal cheer to its new location at 444 S. Saginaw St. Open 7 days a week, it opened its new location just weeks ago. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

The Weather Ball is reflected in the windows of the Mott Foundation building, all decked out for the holidays. Mike Naddeo | Flintside

Murals line the Flint River in Riverbank Park Mike Naddeo