Renew Jordan Creek is a transformative project to restore the historic Jordan Creek as it flows through the heart of downtown Springfield. The project’s primary objectives are to reduce flood damages to property and infrastructure from recurrent flooding, renew this area of downtown for enhanced ...

The Apprentice Ready in Construction program, led by the Missouri Works Initiative, provides invaluable experience for those who are considering getting into the skilled trades. The rigorous five-week program introduces participants to different aspects of the skilled trades by giving them hands-...

Blighted and underdeveloped properties within a city are often overlooked by developers, leaving pockets or areas within a city that, given enough time, get caught in a spiral of deterioration and diminished economic value, which negatively affect the quality of life of its citizens.

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Abandoned, under-used, or blighted properties are a common occurrence across urban and rural landscapes. The City of Springfield is no exception. A deserted factory, a vacated house, an industrial area where petroleum products were used, are all examples of real estate potentially designated as b...