Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District

I wonder what downtown Springfield looks like…

Check out this fascinating map of Downtown Spokane, WA, created by ! The red areas represent surface parking lots, while the purple ones indicate parking garages. This map clearly shows just how much space is dedicated to parking in a car-dependent city. It's a striking visual reminder of how our urban landscapes are often shaped more by vehicles than by people. Imagine the possibilities if some of this space were repurposed for parks, housing, or pedestrian-friendly areas.
Could we rethink how we use our city space and prioritize people over cars?

Interesting perspective.

'The right to have access to every building in the city by private motorcar in an age when everyone possesses such a vehicle is actually the right to destroy the city.'
—Lewis Mumford

(📸 of Milwaukee 🇺🇸)

Stop on by the Downtown Springfield Pocket Park and try out the new Chess and Checker tables. Pieces are available at the Coffee Ethic, St Michaels, and the Library!

Please vote for the DTCID in the 417 Holiday Window Challenge!

The Pocket Park is hosting its first food trucks this weekend. Come check them out.

The Downtown Springfield Pocket Park is officially open.

Come check it out at the corner of South and McDaniel.

Heads up Downtown Springfield peeps... On 06/28 from 6am to 9am South Avenue will be closed from McDaniel to Walnut St - there will be a crane lifting construction materials on top of 315 South Ave.

FYI

The DTCID workers are out clearing snow as quick as they can!

Thanks to Sechler Electric and our in house DTCID staff for the new lights over South Street and the change back to all-white bulbs. More lights coming soon…looking good Downtown!