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Register to attend one of five facilitated sessions exploring Red Flags and Blue Ribbons. Connect to a network to help move the needle in the community.
MoreRegister to attend one of five facilitated sessions exploring Red Flags and Blue Ribbons. Connect to a network to help move the needle in the community.
MoreA series of five facilitated sessions exploring the Red Flags and Blue Ribbons in Springfield and Greene County as outlined by the 2021 Community Focus Report. Register today.
More[WHITE PAPER] A perennial community strength, area collaboration efforts have thrived in response to the pandemic and to the needs identified by community health assessments in 2019, according to a new white paper released today on community health from the Community Focus Report.
MoreThe 2021 Community Focus Report for Springfield & Greene County—the biennial report card that highlights the community's strengths and challenges—is now available to the public.
More[WHITE PAPER] Not only do Springfield's outdoor and recreational spaces improve the quality of life for area citizens, the bounty of parks and trails help attract tourism, talent and new business, according to a new white paper released today on recreation, sports and leisure from the Community Focus Report.
More[WHITE PAPER] Though the pandemic limited in-person interactions, Springfield-Greene County citizens built social capital through volunteerism, collaborations, voter activity and civic input to guide Springfield's growth, according to a new white paper released today on civic participation from the Community Focus Report.
MoreCommunity members are invited to attend the virtual release event for the 2021 Community Focus Report for Springfield & Greene County. Register now.
More[WHITE PAPER] With the pandemic highlighting the value of outdoor activities for many, local leaders emphasize the need for conservation, protection and mitigation efforts to maintain the region's natural assets, according to a new Natural Environment white paper released from the Community Focus Report.
More[WHITE PAPER] A commitment to Springfield-Greene County's youngest children is beginning to pay off thanks to a collaborative community focus on supporting early childhood learning success, according to a new white paper released today on early childhood from the Community Focus Report.
More[WHITE PAPER] After approaching the year of pandemic-related challenges with flexible learning environments and tools to help students learn off-site, Springfield Public Schools saw results that both encourage and concern educators and parents.
More[WHITE PAPER] Springfield is making great strides toward improving walkability, and integrating that with bicycle and vehicular traffic, according to a new white paper released today from the Community Focus Report.
More[WHITE PAPER] Housing instability and the shortage of safe, decent and affordable housing remains a Red Flag for Springfield and Greene County.
More[WHITE PAPER] An expansion of resources, alternatives to incarceration and enhanced programs and technology have all served to address crime, order and safety in our community. Yet rising crime, including homicides and property thefts, continues to be a significant challenge.
More[WHITE PAPER] A lack of in-person events during the 2020-21 pandemic has had a devastating impact on local arts and culture organizations.
MoreLike the rest of the country, Springfield and Greene County saw huge spikes in unemployment during the pandemic. But those numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels as restrictions have eased.
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