housing and homelessness

The planned development on the outskirts of town would convert agricultural land into townhomes, villas and other housing.

The first of five meetings took place at the Library Station on Tuesday.

At their regular meeting on Monday, council passed a bill that lets Springfield Planning and Development dedicate easements as outlined in the subdivision's newly revised plat.

The Christian homeless outreach group kicked off the $22 million project Thursday.

Neighborhood and developer concerns were on display once again — as Springfield City Council faced a protest petition on Monday night in the run-up to a rezoning vote.

Housing issues played a big role at Monday night’s Springfield City Council meeting.

According to the latest Housing and Urban Development data that came out at the beginning of this year, homelessness is up by 18 percent in America.

Homelessness is up by 18 percent across America, according to the latest government data. KSMU's Gregory Holman speaks with Springfield pastor Ashley Quinn about the cold-weather crisis shelter system, maintained by a handful of churches and community centers, and the system's need for space and volunteers.

The six-story apartment building in downtown Springfield has been without working elevators. It serves low-income residents, many of whom are elderly and/or disabled.

Recently, Midwest Newsroom has been working on a multi-part series called Unhoused/Unschooled. KSMU's Gregory Holman interviewed Midwest Newsroom reporter Kavahn Mansouri on how the taxpayer-funded system struggles to care for vulnerable kids, especially in rural communities.