Springfield’s Housing + Design Initiative Survey Open for Feedback
The City of Springfield has launched a brief survey as part of its Housing + Design Initiative to gather input on potential options for making mixed-use housing easier to build. The survey will be open Tuesday, August 26, through September 30, 2025.
Options include exploring the definition of mixed-use development with greater flexibility and considering which (or any) mixed-use and commercial districts the City could open up to allow more housing.
Input gathered through the survey will inform discussions this fall with the Planning Commission and City Council. It will help shape how much or little to update the Development Code and plan policies in accordance with preferred approaches later this year. As a thank you, the City is offering a chance to win one of two $25 Visa gift cards.
Survey is available at:
- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HousingDesignSurvey
- On the project webpage at bit.ly/HousingDesignInitiative
To request the survey in a different format or other accommodation, contact Haley Campbell at 541-726-3647, Relay: 711, or hcampbell@springfield-or.gov.
About the project
Springfield is updating its Development Code and guiding neighborhood refinement plans to make it easier to build more housing. This effort aligns with Springfield’s Housing Strategy and ensures compliance with new State housing mandates. One way the City is working to help address Springfield’s housing shortage is to remove regulatory barriers to developing housing through its Housing + Design Initiative. This project explores how to make development requirements clearer in mixed-use districts and considers several concepts to open up housing opportunities in some of Springfield’s commercial areas. Learn more by visiting the project webpage at bit.ly/HousingDesignInitiative.
About the City of Springfield
The City of Springfield is dedicated to providing high-quality services for its community members, fostering a safe and vibrant city, and preserving its rich heritage. Through innovative initiatives and strong partnerships, Springfield strives to enhance the quality of life for everyone who calls it home.
