SPAR Mission and Values

Updated September 25th, 2017

Mission Statement:

The mission of SPAR is to ensure Historic Springfield is a preferred place to live and do business by leading programs that drive the preservation, revitalization, and balanced growth of our community.

Values:

• Inclusive – We embrace diversity and inclusion in our organization, neighborhood, residents, and businesses and believe our differences make us stronger.
• Integrity – We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior and make decisions that are in the best interests of the neighborhood as a whole.
• Visionary – We are driven today by the potential of what we can become tomorrow.
• Engaged – We recognize the importance of being actively involved with issues and programs that impact our community.
• Collaborative – We realize that better results are achieved when our communities work together.
• Resilient – We respond effectively, with flexibility and strength, to inevitable changes in local and global conditions.