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Springfield, MO
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Springfield, MO
With local coronavirus cases continuing to grow, Springfield City Council on Oct. 5 voted unanimously to extend the city’s masking mandate through early 2021.
Approval makes way for Treadway mixed-use development.
Elevation Development Co. makes changes to its mixed-use project plans.
Springfield City Council is scheduled to vote in September.
Council also approves two advisory teams for the Forward SGF comprehensive planning process.
Springfield City Council on July 27 unanimously approved a 180-day administrative delay of demolition, new construction, replatting and rezoning along the Grant Avenue Parkway.
Beginning July 16, face coverings are now required in public spaces in Springfield.
Springfield-Greene County Health Department Director Clay Goddard is preparing a face mask mandate for council review.
Members also set distribution of coronavirus relief funds for housing and businesses.
Restaurant owners were given approval to use parking lots and sidewalks for business operations.
Officials cite COVID-19 for 93% year-over-year plunge in daily passengers.
City also approves tax increment financing plan for IDEA Commons redevelopment.
Updated design guidelines also were adopted for future construction in the C-Street area.
Council also mulls a rezoning request for 43 acres along East Sunshine Street.
Members also hear a proposal to lower interest rates and a request by Springfield Public Schools.
The city also greenlights efforts to widen Interstate 44 through Springfield.
Rezoning cases for two south Springfield developments were brought before council.
The governing body also votes on rezoning cases.
Council hears next step on Jefferson Avenue Footbridge and votes to join new energy district.
The governor calls on a $100 million rainy day fund.
Features Editor Christine Temple discusses SPS' updated reopening plan with the district superintendent.
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