“We are trying to find ways to make it easier and more financially workable for people to buy and or fix our houses in the city of Springfield,” Copeland said.
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Those designated areas are scattered throughout Springfield.
“We are hopeful that with the expanded incentives in place and a renewed promotional effort, that new and existing residents will take advantage of the incentives and invest in our neighborhoods,” said Springfield City Commissioner David Estrop in a statement. “This is just one of many steps in our pursuit to fulfill the city commission’s goal of strengthening and growing our residential neighborhoods.”
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