UHNA Blog
Check back regularly for updates and education about municipal policies concerning topics relevant to the neighborhood!
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...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!
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