C-Street

News

You'll have the chance this weekend to weigh in on how to celebrate the re-opening of the C-Street Footbridge

Michele Skalicky

An event Sunday night on Commercial Street will be a place to share ideas.

Built in 1902, the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge is seen from various angles on historic Commercial Street on Sept. 6, 2022. It was closed to the public in 2016 because more than 36 percent of its structure was deemed not safe enough for public use by city officials.

News

After more than 7 years being closed, work on the Historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge could begin in the not too distant future

Michele Skalicky

An update on the project will be given during a meeting Wednesday night, December 13.

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge near Commercial Street

News

Built in 1902, closed since 2016, Springfield's Jefferson Avenue Footbridge gets $8 million in new Missouri budget

Gregory Holman

Funding to fix Springfield’s Jefferson Avenue Footbridge has been elusive — until now.

Springfield city officials and residents have been working on a new comprehensive plan since 2019. On July 21, 2022, roughly 300 people turned out for the plan's reveal at Hammons Field downtown.

News

What’s Springfield’s future looking like? Here’s a summary of the city's new 242-page comprehensive plan

Gregory Holman

City officials and community residents have been working on Forward SGF since 2019.

Arts and Entertainment

Weekend Outlook September 16-18, 2016

Michele Skalicky

An Alleyway Art Party and Dr. Tickle Memorial Sculpture unveiling will start at 7 tonight (9/16) on Historic Commercial Street in the alleyway between…