Resources

Center City stakeholders have many resources at their disposal, including:

• Center City Demographics

  Center City has the greatest density of employment and residents of anywhere in Springfield. To learn more about our population, check out the information below.

• HRP Hospitality Best Practices

• HRP Good Neighbor Handbook

• HRP 2005 Leadership Summit Report

• Center City Progress Reports

• Commercial Street Revitalization Strategy

• C-Street Revitalization Concept Map

• Downtown Map and Parking Guide

  Did you know that there are over 6,000 parking spaces within walking distance of Downtown? Whether dining at your favorite restaurant, attending a live theatre event, or catching a flick at the Moxie, convenient parking options are available. Plan ahead for your next visit by checking the attached Downtown Parking Map (above). Questi…

• Business Opportunity Packet

  

  The Urban Districts Alliance produced this Business Opportunity Package through a sponorship from US Bank. It provides prospective Center City entreprenuers with valuable information on financing tools, site assistance, utilities, workforce development, community resources, historic tax credits, demographics, and licensing. Additional d…

• CID Frequently Asked Questions

  Click on the link above for Frequently Asked Questions on the upcoming CID sales tax election.

• Tour of Missouri

  The inaugural Tour of Missouri will finish its Second Stage in Springfield's Jordan Valley Park on Wednesday, September 12. The event is pattered off of the Tour de France and will start in Kansas City on Tuesday, September 11 and end in St. Louis on September 16. Click on the above resources for more information. More details on parti…

• Live in the Center of It All!

  

  Loft Apartments Click on the links below to access information on residential loft apartments available in our three Center City districts. [Downtown](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/3/single_pages/90) UDA Contact: [Kathryn Vicat](mailto:kathryn@itsalldowntown.com) 417.831.6200 [Commercial Street](http://www.itsalldownt…

• CID Petition

• C-Street CID Frequently Asked Questions

  Commercial Street Community Improvement District Frequently Asked Questions

• C-Street CID Petition

  The proposed Community Improvement District petition for Commercial Street was developed with input from residents, property owners, and business owners. Please contact Donnie Rodgers at (417) 880-3435 with any questions.

• C-Street Greening Resolution

  Commercial Street is a place where the people are trend setters, artists and environmentalists at heart who have already created a sense of community that fits in with the green philosophy. In 2006 the Commercial Club Board signed a Greening Resolution that positions C-Street to be at the forefront of sustainable practices in the community.

• 2007 Urban Housing Study

  October 3, 2007 -- The City of Springfield and the Urban Districts Alliance released an updated Urban Housing Study which showed the number of units increased from 45 in 2002 to 299 in 2007. Projections call for another 550 units to come online by 2012. Southwest Valuation, under the direction of Rick Muenks, MAI, performed the study, wh…

• Springfield Symphony Crescendo Group

  Are you interested in joining Crescendo and the Springfield Symphony? Simply download and printout the attached brochure.

• Downtown Dollars Participating Businesses

  Click above for a printable list of participating Downtown Dollars businesses.

• Square Design Presentation

  

  In a special session held on Tuesday, February 12, City Council passed a resolution to move ahead with the first phase of the proposed redesign of Park Central Square. The new design was created by local architectural firm Butler, Rosenbury & Partners after a public input process. (Presentation Attached) Architect Tim Rosenbury was on ha…

• Commercial Street Farmers Market City Vendor Peddler Application

  For a printable Commercial Street Farmers Market City Vendor Peddler Application click on provided link.

• Arf Fest Vendor Application

  Click on the link provided for an Arf Fest Vendor Application.

• The Wilshire Property Packet

  

  To download information about The Wilshire new historic condo project, please click on the link provided.

• C-Street Liquor License Brochure

  Commercial Street is experiencing a revival as an arts and entertainment district. The attached brochure provides information on the C-Street pilot project ordinance on the placement of new establishments with a liquor license to balance the needs of the residents, businesses, and community at large. Please contact the Donnie Rodger…

• Downtown Springfield Association Membership Application

  To download a Downtown Springfield Association membership application,please click on the link above.

• Downtown Movie Listings

  Downtown now has 16 movie screens for fans to enjoy, Here are the links to the movie times -- [Hollywood Theaters](http://www.fandango.com/hollywoodtheaterscollegestationstadium14_aavck/theaterpage?wssac=0&wssaffid=11732) 14 first-run movie screens and seating capacity for over 2,000 patrons. The state-of-the-art theater has digital pr…

• 10 Days of Saving at Indie

  Please click on the provided link for a detailed list of savings from Indie designs in downtown Springfield.

• Tips on Surviving in Today's Recession

  The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “Surviving in Today’s Recession” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are real world profe…

• City Pension Sales Tax Brochure

  Information on the City of Springfield proposed sales tax is available by clicking on the file listed above.

• Tips for Marketing, Advertising and Promoting Your Small Business

  

  The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “Marketing, Advertising, and Promoting Your Small Business” was developed by SCORE volunteer…

• Tips for E-Commerce, Web Design and Internet Marketing

  The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “E-Commerce, Web Design and Internet Marketing” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are re…

• Tips for Working Capital Managment for Your Small Business

  The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “Working Capital Management” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are real world profession…

• Join the Downtown Springfield Association (DSA)

  As a downtown business owner you are eligible to be a member of the DSA, a not-for-profit membership based organization that works to support, promote and advocate for downtown businesses since the 1960’s! With more than 80 member businesses, the DSA is a unique service based organization that measures its success by your success. A year…