(Based on the history of the Glenwood redevelopment project up to now, it could be years before land is acquired, redevelopment plans are finalized and construction work actually begins on the area.

It would be wasteful to spend $678,550 to design a parking garage that may not fit the final plans for Glenwood and that would lock the city into what could become an outdated plan. The garage may not be built for years; meantime, knowledge and use of CLT are still evolving.)

While many citizens of Springfield support revitalizing the Glenwood area,  spending money on this design now is a sure way to quickly lose much of that support.  The City needs to slow down, step back, and rethink this expenditure.  I know I will remember it next time any Urban Renewal measures show up on the voters ballot.