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A local union of people who rent their homes criticized Springfield City Council for considering whether to use more COVID-19 relief money on plans to improve Cooper Park and Killian Park — despite Springfield’s issues with poverty and housing.
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At least 10 local residents addressed City Council on the topic of housing at the most recent meeting. Many were advocates with Springfield Tenants Unite seeking local reforms.
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Back in September, Branson launched a “lodging safety initiative” to ensure motels and hotels comply with public health and safety rules. The city issued a progress update this week.
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In a community where homeowners are now a minority — should housing be adopted as one of Springfield City Council’s official priorities?
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A new national study finds rent has never been more expensive — especially for the middle class. In the five-county Springfield metro, some 34,000 households are considered "cost-burdened" as they rent their housing.
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Last year, Missouri lawmakers passed a law known as House Bill 1606, seen as controversial because it banned camping on "state-owned lands." On Tuesday, the state Supreme Court struck down the law in a 6-0 ruling.
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Springfield is often deemed a great place to start a business — but is it a great place to live? A much-anticipated city housing study is almost complete.
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Both proposed developments are located on Springfield’s north side.
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Census data show most of the housing stock in Springfield is made up of rentals these days. On October 16, Council approved zoning plans for apartments in central and southeast Springfield.
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Among many other issues, Springfield City Council held hearings on three community and residential rezoning plans Monday night.