![]() It is an extension of pride and an example of vibrancy.” “A high level of cleanliness is something that our residents, businesses and visitors expect. ![]() ![]() In addition, other communities look to us to be the example,” Gage said. As the region’s largest city, we are the hub for all things. “Springfield is known as the Queen of the Ozarks. This initiative is Springfield’s chance to impact its future, through citizen involvement,” Rosenbury said.Ĭity Manager Jason Gage is encouraged by the initial reaction to the Clean Green Springfield plans and has dedicated approximately $80,000 to the effort. ”There’s plenty of research correlating civic beauty and economic success in communities. At any rate, we have been blown away by the early positive response to this idea and are excited about the project,” she said.ĭirector of Quality of Place Initiatives, Tim Rosenbury is heading up the beautification efforts, which will include adding plantings and other aesthetically pleasing elements on public right-of-ways. We may also uncover additional challenges to the affordability of waste disposal. I see young children encouraging their families to help pick up trash and more importantly, to not litter in the first place. “At the very least, we hope that these activities remind us all to simply not litter. Scott hopes efforts will serve as a catalyst for deeper, broader community discussions about community beautification, ownership and pride new and improved, smarter municipal regulations and practices around trash and the environment increased numbers of registered neighborhoods and increased numbers of citizen groups or members of groups dedicated to the beautification cause. ![]() “Our citizens are incredibly giving of their time and once they become aware of a problem, they want to be a part of the solution.”īoth individuals and groups are encouraged to participate in one or more of numerous cleanup and beautification opportunities, including neighborhood cleanups, roadside trash pickups, plantings, stream cleanups and more. “We want to be known as the cleanest city in the state,” said Cora Scott, Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement. Citizens reported to the Citizen Resource Center more than 1000 complaints about trash and debris in the right-of-way and more than 2000 trash-related nuisances on private property in 2019. ![]() Nearly 60% of trash found in streams is plastic and on average there were 14 cigarette butts found in the stream (57,797 cigarette butts in Springfield area streams). They found on average 155 pieces of trash in a 100-foot stream section (628,324 total in Springfield area streams). More than 50 partners and over 600 individuals responded to a March survey conducted by the city, indicating they like the idea and were willing to help.Įnvironmental Services staff members are currently creating a litter index and have completed a trash assessment analyzing Springfield streams. The city departments of Public Information & Civic Engagement, Public Works, Environmental Services, Quality of Place and Planning are working with community partners to issue a challenge to clean up and green up. The city of Springfield is launching “Clean Green Springfield,” a series of city-wide cleanup activities, conducted during the months of April and May. (KY3) - Clean Green Springfield initiative kicks off this spring Springfield is a beautiful city, but due to the effects of the pandemic and other factors, it noticeably needs some love. ![]()
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