Better Development

Misty’s plans/ideas for development are included below but to hear more of her ideas, listen to the debates and interviews as she discusses these ideas.

https://omny.fm/shows/jim-leach-show/mayoral-debate-1-012523

https://omny.fm/shows/jim-leach-show/mayoral-debate-2-012523

Attract and retain businesses to Springfield with a focus on expanding technology and medical jobs.
Support downtown business expansion and the Master Plan for Downtown and the Medical District. Springfield Downtown and Medical District Master Plan
Develop creative streetscapes.
Expand the use of City Works and enable online submissions for building, planning, and permitting.
Explore ways to provide one on one support for developers.
Utilizing the City’s Comprehensive Plan, create an attractive, connected, and growing city, that maintains and builds upon its unique and special past, while providing a proud new legacy for current and future residents. Link to the plan https://www.springfield.il.us/Businesses/2037CompPlan.aspx
By thinking creatively, execute the proposed changes and enhancements to the Lake Springfield Beach House area to provide a place for all of Springfield to go to enjoy the lake, food trucks and entertainment.
Hearing and seeing many areas that need cleanup, collaborate more extensively and on a regular basis with neighborhood associations for creative ideas around neighborhood cleanup, infrastructure needs and beautification efforts.
The Y block has been empty for 6 years. In collaboration with the community, develop the best and highest use of the Y Block.