Springfield staff advance code concepts to add housing in commercial and mixed-use districts

Aug 14, 2025

City planning staff and consultants presented options to allow more housing in Springfield’s commercial and mixed‑use districts, including targeted changes along Main Street and new “climate friendly areas.” Staff emphasized balancing housing production with state requirements to retain needed commercial/industrial land.

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Haley (planning staff) opened the Technical Advisory Committee meeting by presenting code concepts to allow more housing in Springfield’s commercial and mixed‑use districts, including options for Main Street and designated climate friendly areas.

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