The Area consists of approximately 30 blocks located in Springfield's central business district, which are generally bounded by the BNSF Railroad to the north, the south property lines of properties along the south side of East Walnut Street to the south, National Avenue to the east, and Jefferson Avenue to the west.
The Plan will revitalize the Area and positively impact all of central Springfield through the development of public improvements and concurrent private development. Projects within the area include a municipally-owned recreational ice facility, exposition hall, a public park, privately owned minor league baseball stadium, parking deck, and a business class hotel.
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Project had unusual/extraordinary costs that made the project financially unfeasible in the market place. Project required significant public infrastructure investment to remedy existing inadequate conditions. Project required significant public infrastructure investment to construct adequate capacity to support the project.
