Springfield City Council Encourages’ Economic Development and Affordable Housing By: Elizabeth Frazier Springfield City Chamber Photo: Elizabeth Frazier Springfield City Council--Monday, October 24 th. Addressed resource and development issue's by reaching out to the historical commission --Tim Hilton, Bruce Burg and Kari Barbara. City Mayor and Council reviewed the value of historical homes and lands (excluding the Washburn District) as well as Springfield's historical timber town land assets. Timber rich historical value could help rejuvenate Springfield’s economy. The City Council reviewed the funds available to start renovations and found they would like to coordinate staff further to form community partnerships and funding allocations. Hilton presented several properties found dating back to before 1915 to complete Springfield’s historic tax-lot map. He also said that "there could be new projects coming up, to date Springfield’s lumber her...
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