Jordan Valley Resource Day

photo: doctor michael nietzel speaks from a podium

Dr. Michael Nietzel with Missouri State University gave the keynote speech at Resource Day 2008 as he discussed the vision for the future IDEA Commons surrounding the Roy Blunt JVIC in Jordan Valley.

Jordan Valley Resource Day is held annually and hosted by the City of Springfield.

Governmental agencies come together to review progress in Jordan Valley and collaborate on the future vision for redevelopment of Center City and creation of the park. Discussion focuses on:

Environmental Impact
Economic Impact
Project Funding
Project Timing
Vision 20/20 Continued Implementation

2008 agenda (89k PDF)
2008 Tour Map (4.9mb PDF)
Jordan Creek Feasibility Study (16.1mb PDF)
Rail Study Presentation (709k PDF)
2007 agenda (411k PDF)
2006 agenda (64k PDF)

photo: shawn askinosie gives a tour of his chocolate factory

The Askanosie chocolate factory was a highlight of the Center City progress tour during Resource Day 2008.

photo: several people looking at future west meadows area from parking deck

Participants get a birds eye view of the future West Meadows, Brick City, and College Station Theater projects from the College Station Parking deck.

photo: Mary Lilly Smith interacts with a lady

Resource Day gives participants a chance to interact with one another.

photo: resource day attendees sit as a group at the Discovery Center

Resource Day 2006 began at the Discovery Center in the new green building where a panel discussion on investor confidence prepared attendees for a tour of Center City development projects.