Springfield and Lane County planning commissions open joint hearing on climate-friendly areas and housing design updates

Sep 2, 2026

At a Sept. 1 joint public hearing, Springfield and Lane County planning staff presented proposed amendments to designate three climate friendly areas (Glenwood, Downtown, Mohawk), update mixed-use design standards and adjust zoning and code language; commissions kept the record open through Sept. 15 for additional comment.

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The Springfield Planning Commission and the Lane County Planning Commission held a joint public hearing on Sept. 1 to consider amendments to Springfield's comprehensive plan, zoning map and development code that would designate climate friendly areas (CFAs) in Glenwood, Downtown and Mohawk and implement a related housing and design initiative.

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