Michigan's Largest Development Site Clears Land, Seeks New Tenant

Mundy Township megasite demolitions continue despite lack of committed occupant

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Demolition and land clearing continue at Michigan's largest development site in Mundy Township near Flint, even though no company has committed to the property since chip-maker Sandisk withdrew a $63 billion project that would have received $20 billion in state incentives. Project leaders remain optimistic they will attract a major advanced manufacturing, automotive, defense, or life sciences tenant to the 1,300-acre site, but acknowledge they are not currently in negotiations with any company.

Why it matters

The Mundy Township megasite represents a significant economic development opportunity for the Flint region, with the potential to generate at least 2,000 new jobs. However, the lack of a committed occupant raises questions about the state's strategy of investing heavily in site preparation without a clear end user in mind.

The details

The Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance has purchased 1,300 acres near the Flint Bishop Airport and is continuing demolition and tree-clearing work to prepare the site. Project leader Tyler Rossmaessler said they are 'actively clearing the site of structures and trees to make sure it's ready to go,' but acknowledged they are 'not currently in negotiations with any company.' One potential use that has been ruled out is data centers, which Rossmaessler said 'don't create jobs.' The site is being marketed for advanced manufacturing, automotive, defense, and life sciences tenants, and the state and local economic alliance remain open to the semiconductor industry.

  • Demolition and tree-clearing work has been ongoing this winter at the Mundy Township megasite.
  • Sandisk withdrew plans for a $63 billion semiconductor plant on the site months ago.

The players

Tyler Rossmaessler

The executive director of the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance, which is leading the development of the Mundy Township megasite.

Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance

The local economic development organization that has purchased 1,300 acres and is overseeing the preparation of the Mundy Township megasite.

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What they’re saying

“Developing a large site without a company feels weird, because it's never been done before like this in our community or in our state.”

— Tyler Rossmaessler, Executive Director, Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance (bridgemi.com)

“The simple reason is they don't create jobs.”

— Tyler Rossmaessler, Executive Director, Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance (bridgemi.com)

What’s next

The Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance continues to work with state environmental regulators to ensure the site preparation process is following all necessary protocols. They remain open to attracting a major tenant in the advanced manufacturing, automotive, defense, or life sciences sectors.

The takeaway

The Mundy Township megasite represents a significant economic development opportunity for the Flint region, but the lack of a committed occupant after the withdrawal of Sandisk's semiconductor plant plans raises questions about the state's strategy of investing heavily in site preparation without a clear end user in mind.