Downtown Springfield Inc. Community Meeting

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., Downtown Springfield, Inc. (DSI) welcomed community members to a public meeting held at Horace Mann. The event brought together a passionate crowd dedicated to the future of downtown Springfield and provided a comprehensive update on DSI’s progress, upcoming initiatives, and long-term vision.

During the meeting, DSI presented key highlights from the first half of 2025, offered a preview of initiatives planned for the remainder of the year, and shared insights from the “Shaping Downtown Springfield” engagement process. The presentation also included a review of the Downtown Springfield Mid-Illinois Medical District Master Plan, an overview of current challenges for downtown, and the strategic direction the organization will take to address them.

In a significant announcement, DSI revealed it is in the process of transitioning from a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. While the organization’s mission and core work will remain the same, this transition will open the door to a wider range of funding opportunities and offer greater benefits to the community it serves.

To encourage continued community engagement, guests were invited to provide feedback through suggestion cards distributed at the conclusion of the meeting.