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.
Read more...The Sunshine-National Corridor Debate and Examining Green Corridors
July 16, 2025 - Neighborhoods not governed by HOAs (and which have busy arterial streets within their borders, are often ripe for a city's efforts to "help them improve." Sometimes parts of neighborhoods or their entirety need improvement for a variety of reasons and other times "improvement" means a city sees an opportunity to potentially generate revenue or create other benefits by allowing development, particularly commercial, within a neighborhood.
Read more...Not getting our newsletters?
July 8, 2025 - If our newsletters are not making it to your preferred Inbox, here are some steps to take to make sure you stay in-the-know! Email services included: Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and Hotmail.
Read more...Centennial Celebration Update
June 11, 2025 - The weather was beautiful, more than 100 people visited with friends old and new, and the banjo, stand up bass and guitar trio (Alan Munde, Kitty Ledbetter, and Bo Brown) made music that was just right for the occasion. We shared picnic lunches and a delicious 100th Anniversary cake.
Read more...Woof Woof! I hear a barking Dog!
May 30, 2025 - When summer arrives we all gratefully spend more time outdoors. Barbecues, driveway and patio get togethers with friends, gardening and swim parties naturally move us outside. Dogs often get moved outside too, and if left out for many hours can create a frustrating disturbance to neighbors.
Read more...Public Policy Introduction
May 15, 2025 - Neighbor and UHNA Board Member Donna Hemann will be providing updates about Springfield, MO public policy that is relevant to our neighbors. Click through to read more, and check back regularly for updates!
Read more...University Heights Day
March 11, 2025 - Today was declared University Heights Day by Mayor Ken McClure
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