Less than 24 hours after receiving its first reading at the Springfield City Council, the City of Springfield and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday plans for a new Downtown Park and Venue Space on the Y-Block.
The final vote on the transfer of the property from the City of Springfield to the IDNR is expected on July 21st.
The new project will feature native landscapes, a natural limestone amphitheater, shade and a play area for children.
The State of Illinois has dedicated $4 million from infrastructure redevelopment funds for the project.
