Springfield residents have until the end of November to share ideas for the future of the College Street corridor as the city develops a long-term revitalization plan.
The city is working with Eocene Environmental Group on a strategy for the Route 66 corridor between Grant Avenue and Kansas Expressway and is seeking public feedback through an online survey and interactive map, according to a community announcement.
Residents, business owners and other stakeholders can participate at eoceneinteractive.com/college-street-revitalization-plan. Participants can suggest locations for new businesses and restaurants, identify environmental concerns and flag public safety issues within the project area.
Feedback will be combined with market research, environmental
assessments and site condition data to help shape future redevelopment recommendations.
The project has already completed two key phases. A brownfield inventory assessment finished in August evaluated properties for environmental concerns, redevelopment opportunities and overall readiness for investment. A market analysis completed in September examined demographics, economic conditions, consumer spending and business opportunities near the corridor.
The revitalization effort is supported by $99,000 in EPA brownfields assessment grant funding. According to the announcement, the project aims to address underused and potentially contaminated properties while aligning future land use, housing, transportation and infrastructure investments with community priorities and the Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan.
Fieldwork is expected to continue through April 2027, with plan development beginning in December. Community engagement will continue into early 2027 before a final College Street Revitalization Plan is delivered in April 2027, according to the announcement.
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This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield seeks public input on plan to revitalize College Street
