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Center City has the greatest density of employment and residents of anywhere in southwest Missouri. To learn more about our population, check out the information above. 2

Center City Demographics

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HRP Hospitality Best Practices

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HRP Good Neighbor Handbook

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HRP 2005 Leadership Summit Report

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Center City Progress Reports

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Commercial Street Revitalization Strategy

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C-Street Revitalization Concept Map

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Did you know that there are over 6,000 parking spaces within walking distance of Downtown? Whether dining at your favorite restaurant, attending a live theatre event, or catching a flick at the Moxie, convenient parking options are available. Plan ahead for your next visit by checking the attached Downtown Parking Map (above). Questions? Contact [Barb Baker](mailto:barb@itsalldowntown.com) or call 417-831-6200. 14

Downtown Map and Parking Guide

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The Urban Districts Alliance produced this Business Opportunity Package through a sponorship from US Bank. It provides prospective Center City entreprenuers with valuable information on financing tools, site assistance, utilities, workforce development, community resources, historic tax credits, demographics, and licensing. Additional demographic information and Center City resources are available at [here](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/resources). 16

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Business Opportunity Packet

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Click on the link above for Frequently Asked Questions on the upcoming CID sales tax election. 18

CID Frequently Asked Questions

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The inaugural Tour of Missouri will finish its Second Stage in Springfield's Jordan Valley Park on Wednesday, September 12. The event is pattered off of the Tour de France and will start in Kansas City on Tuesday, September 11 and end in St. Louis on September 16. Click on the above resources for more information. More details on participating teams, riders, times, and route will be announced in May. Please contact Rusty Worley at rusty@itsalldowntown.com or 417.831.6200 for additional information. 19

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Tour of Missouri

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Loft Apartments Click on the links below to access information on residential loft apartments available in our three Center City districts. [Downtown](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/3/single_pages/90) UDA Contact: [Kathryn Vicat](mailto:kathryn@itsalldowntown.com) 417.831.6200 [Commercial Street](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/9/single_pages/55) UDA Contact: [Donnie Rodgers](mailto:donnie@itsalldowntown.com) 417.831.6200 [Walnut Street](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/8/single_pages/91) UDA Contact: [Kathryn Vicat](mailto:kathryn@itsalldowntown.com) 417.831.6200 Condos Click on the links below to access information on condominiums available in our three Center City districts. [623 W. Walnut</f>](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/20/single_pages/123) [312 S. Campbell</f>](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/20/single_pages/124) [The Wilshire</f>](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/20/single_pages/125) [Wheelers Condo</f>](http://www.itsalldowntown.com/about_pages/20/single_pages/148) Commercial Properties Click on the link below to go to the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce site to view Center City commercial properties. [Center City Commercial Properties](http://www.locationone.com/lois/logon.do?username=springfielddowntown&appsection=buildings) 20

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Live in the Center of It All!

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CID Petition

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C-Street CID Frequently Asked Questions

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The proposed Community Improvement District petition for Commercial Street was developed with input from residents, property owners, and business owners. Please contact Donnie Rodgers at (417) 880-3435 with any questions. 31

C-Street CID Petition

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Commercial Street is a place where the people are trend setters, artists and environmentalists at heart who have already created a sense of community that fits in with the green philosophy. In 2006 the Commercial Club Board signed a Greening Resolution that positions C-Street to be at the forefront of sustainable practices in the community. 32

C-Street Greening Resolution

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October 3, 2007 -- The City of Springfield and the Urban Districts Alliance released an updated Urban Housing Study which showed the number of units increased from 45 in 2002 to 299 in 2007. Projections call for another 550 units to come online by 2012. Southwest Valuation, under the direction of Rick Muenks, MAI, performed the study, which examined the growth in the number of loft apartments and condominiums in the downtown and Commercial Street historic business districts. The key indicators -- the number of units, occupancy rate, average rent per unit, and average rent per square foot – all showed significant gains over the past five years. An Executive Summary of the study will be released at the news conference. Condominiums are a relatively new option for Center City with less than five percent of the total inventory available for purchase. However, representatives from Springfield’s two largest condominium projects – The Lofts at Jordan Creek and Six23 – will be available to meet with the media. The number of loft residents also has grown from approximately 80 in 2002 to 570 in 2007. Two couples who live and work downtown will be available to meet with the media. The study was funded through a public/private partnership of the City of Springfield, the Springfield Finance and Development Corporation, the UDA, Bancorp South, Commerce Bank, Empire Bank, Great Southern Bank, Guaranty Bank, Liberty Bank, Mid-Missouri Bank, US Bank, Brentwood Management, Design Agency, Matt Miller Company, Tom and Nancy Dornan, and Carlson Gardner. For more information, contact: Rick Muenks, Southwest Valuation, 417-866-8300 or Rusty Worley, 35

2007 Urban Housing Study

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Are you interested in joining Crescendo and the Springfield Symphony? Simply download and printout the attached brochure. 39

Springfield Symphony Crescendo Group

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Click above for a printable list of participating Downtown Dollars businesses. 40

Downtown Dollars Participating Businesses

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In a special session held on Tuesday, February 12, City Council passed a resolution to move ahead with the first phase of the proposed redesign of Park Central Square. The new design was created by local architectural firm Butler, Rosenbury & Partners after a public input process. (Presentation Attached) Architect Tim Rosenbury was on hand to answer Council members’ questions about the design. He said during the input phase, more than 750 members of the public identified six key qualities a new Park Central Square should have. They said it should recognize downtown as an emerging entertainment district, it should be able to be enjoyed all types of people, it should have easy access for all, it should be an active and lively space, it should recognize downtown as an emerging residential district, and it should recognize Springfield’s history in some way. Rosenbury also explained the four phases of the project. The first phase is the inner portion — the square itself. This would be paid for by a federal grant of that has already been secured. The second phase is the outer “corners” of the space, which is essentially the sidewalk area that extends to the buildings on the Square. The third phase is the “spokes” of roadway extending from the Square for one block east and west and a half block north and south. The fourth possible phase includes a pavilion in the center of the Square. The Urban Districts Alliance is taking the lead to look for possible private funding sources for the outer corners and the pavilion/canopy, while the “spokes” are already identified for eventual funding through the City’s ongoing streetscape improvements. The resolution was approved 7-1, with Councilman Chiles voting against. Mayor Tom Carlson was not present. You can watch the meeting in its entirety on our Web site via TV23. Written by Mike Brothers, Public Information Office, City of Springfield 43

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Square Design Presentation

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For a printable Commercial Street Farmers Market City Vendor Peddler Application click on provided link. 45

Commercial Street Farmers Market City Vendor Peddler Application

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Arf Fest Vendor Application

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The Wilshire Property Packet

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Commercial Street is experiencing a revival as an arts and entertainment district. The attached brochure provides information on the C-Street pilot project ordinance on the placement of new establishments with a liquor license to balance the needs of the residents, businesses, and community at large. Please contact the Donnie Rodgers, Community Development Coordinator for C-Street with the Urban Districts Alliance at 417-880-3435 or [donnie@itsalldowntown.com](mailto:donnie@itsalldowntown.com) if you have any questions. 50

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C-Street Liquor License Brochure

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To download a Downtown Springfield Association membership application,please click on the link above. 52

Downtown Springfield Association Membership Application

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Downtown now has 16 movie screens for fans to enjoy, Here are the links to the movie times -- [Hollywood Theaters](http://www.fandango.com/hollywoodtheaterscollegestationstadium14_aavck/theaterpage?wssac=0&wssaffid=11732) 14 first-run movie screens and seating capacity for over 2,000 patrons. The state-of-the-art theater has digital projection, high-back reclining seats with adjustable arm rests, and an arcade. Phone: 417-799-FILM (3456) Northwest Corner of Campbell and College, just two blocks west of Park Central Square. FREE PARKING in either the College Station or Heer's Car Parks which are immediately across the street from the theater. [Moxie Cinema](http://www.moxiecinema.com/calendar) Springfield's premier independent cinema, has become a trademark of downtown over its past three years. It has doubled to two screens in its new Wilhoit Plaza location. Phone: 417-429-0800 Southwest Corner of Jefferson and Pershing, across from the Downtown YMCA. FREE PARKING is available at Wilhoit Plaza or along Elm Street. Remember -- from movie reels to tasty meals, It's All Downtown! 57

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Downtown Movie Listings

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Please click on the provided link for a detailed list of savings from Indie designs in downtown Springfield. 58

10 Days of Saving at Indie

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The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “Surviving in Today’s Recession” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are real world professionals with expertise and knowledge in all aspects of small business. 59

Tips on Surviving in Today's Recession

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Information on the City of Springfield proposed sales tax is available by clicking on the file listed above. 60

City Pension Sales Tax Brochure

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The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “Marketing, Advertising, and Promoting Your Small Business” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are real world professionals with expertise and knowledge in all aspects of small business. 61

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Tips for Marketing, Advertising and Promoting Your Small Business

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The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “E-Commerce, Web Design and Internet Marketing” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are real world professionals with expertise and knowledge in all aspects of small business. 62

Tips for E-Commerce, Web Design and Internet Marketing

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The Urban Districts Alliance has partnered with Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and the City of Springfield to offer a series of small business education courses geared towards helping Center City businesses succeed. The presentation “Working Capital Management” was developed by SCORE volunteers who are real world professionals with expertise and knowledge in all aspects of small business. 63

Tips for Working Capital Managment for Your Small Business

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As a downtown business owner you are eligible to be a member of the DSA, a not-for-profit membership based organization that works to support, promote and advocate for downtown businesses since the 1960’s! With more than 80 member businesses, the DSA is a unique service based organization that measures its success by your success. A yearly membership to the DSA is only $150, which is equal to $12.50 a month! This low price is an incredible value considering the types of services the DSA provides. Here are just a few ways that the DSA will make your annual $150 membership fee work for you;  Be an advocate for your business on downtown issues like streetscapes, parking, sidewalk maintenance, beautification projects, lighting, and more.  Organize cross promotional campaigns with member businesses.  Hold special promotional events designed specifically with you in mind like the “Dinner & a Movie” or “Night on the Town” programs.  Eligibility to participate in exclusive DSA sponsored promotions like Downtown Discount Cards, Downtown Dollars, the annual Downtown Shopping Guide and the Ultimate Garage Sale.  Your business and events are promoted on our website www.itsalldowntown.com, which averages 40,000 clicks a month and in our downtown newsletter which is sent to more than 2,000 subscribers weekly.  Networking opportunities and informative business seminars.  Consultation opportunities in organizing your events/promotions.  A close knit network of businesses who embrace downtown as a community and work hard to support one another in the spirit of collaboration.  A DSA representative who is available to answer questions, provide direction and is enthusiastic about helping you make your business a success. This is the short list of available services from the DSA. To learn more about the DSA, its member businesses and upcoming events please visit our website, www.itsalldowntown.com, give me a call at 831-6200 to set up a time to talk or send me an email to Kathryn@itsalldowntown.com. The DSA values you and your business. As a sister organization to the Urban Districts Alliance (UDA), the DSA has additional support from an organization that is dedicated to the economic growth and development of downtown and Center City. It’s time to put our resources and staff of professionals to work for you. Join today because it is All Downtown! For more information please call Kathryn at 417-831-6200, email [Kathryn](mailto:kathryn@itsalldowntown.com) or down load the membership application at the top of this article to join today. 64

Join the Downtown Springfield Association (DSA)

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To review the application for a zoning classification change on Historic Walnut Street, please click on the link above. 65

Request for Zoning Classification Change on Historic Walnut Street

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Cider Days 2009 Program

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2009 Christmas Parade Application

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The temperature is dropping, the days are getting shorter and we are counting down the shopping days until Christmas. Join Springfield as we get into the holiday spirit with the annual Festival of Lights. The Festival of Lights is not just a one time event, but a series of special presentations and activities at a variety of venues throughout the holiday season. 68

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Festival of Lights Schedule

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First Night Springfield 2010 Program

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