Although there is justifiable excitement over what is happening at Uptown, one sees quite a few vacant buildings and empty storefronts in the business districts on both sides of the river. It's hoped that 500 new jobs will be created, and in the words of former mayor Chris Shannon: "It's not just the jobs it's the intangible.that, after decades of economic decline and jobs loss, this brings a level of confidence that investment in Bay City has returned." So where does Madonna fit into all of this?īay City has still has some of the same problems in 2015 as other cities of comparable size. The former 43-acre industrial site along Bay City's riverfront is now the home of Dow Corning and will soon include McLaren Bay Region, Chemical Bank, a new hotel, and a number of new restaurants and shops. The big economic news is that Uptown at River's Edge project has finally gotten off the ground. The public school system is in fairly decent shape and the town has both a junior college and university nearby to provide higher education at a reasonable price. The Rail Trail and Riverwalk are stellar additions to the community that encourage a healthier lifestyle.
Sports have always played an important role in the city and there are ample opportunities for citizens from children to adults to participate in a wide variety of athletic activities. Unlike many Michigan cities, the downtown area of Bay City seems pretty healthy.
There are a respectable number of good restaurants and bars in town, although there is a noticeable lack of live music options. It is relatively quiet and safe and provides numerous recreational activities. Bay City is a great place to grow up and live.
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