UHNA Blog
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Rezoning Opposition
September 9, 2025 - This Thursday, September 11, University Heights (UH) neighborhood will stand before the Planning and Zoning Commission to again defend itself in a zoning battle with the BK&M corporation. This time, BK&M aims to gain a zoning change but now flip its eight historic properties, selling them to whatever company will pay the most for a chance at commercial profit.
Read more...Outcome of Sunshine/National Corridor Meetings and a New Re-Zoning Application by BK&M
August 11, 2025 - As many of our residents know, the City of Springfield is engaging in a policy research and planning project regarding the Sunshine/National corridors. Recently, UHNA representatives, representatives of other neighborhoods, consultants, and City staff convened to work on this project. We were asked what we want to see along the corridors in terms of new buildings, renovations, types of businesses, traffic safety measures, housing, landscaping and quality of life improvements.
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