Joining a committee or taskforce is a great way to get involved, learn more about upcoming developments impacting Springfield, and ensure that your voice is heard in our neighborhood. Our committee members provide valuable input and planning for a variety of Springfield initiatives.
To join a committee or taskforce, email us at [email protected] or call us at 904-353-7727 and we'll send you more information on how to join the committee. Please note that we ask our committee members to maintain general membership in Springfield Preservation and Revitalization.
Standing Committees | Focus | Meetings | Membership |
Commercial and Residential Infrastructure Chair: Bryant Shumaker |
Reviews proposed changes to our neighborhood and provides opportunities for community input on new developments |
2nd Tuesday, 5:30 PM Virtual |
Open to all SPAR Members |
Commercial Corridors |
Improves our commercial corridors (Main Street, 8th Street, and Pearl Street) through small business grantmaking, running our business association, and beautification efforts |
1st Wednesday, 8:00 AM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Open to all SPAR Members |
Design Review |
Reviews proposed changes to historic properties in our neighborhood and provides opportunities for community input on those changes | Operates via email | Open to all SPAR Members |
Executive |
Oversees committee actions and makes recommendations to the SPAR Board of Directors |
2nd Tuesday, 7:00 PM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Board Officers |
Finance |
Oversees financial policies of the organization |
2nd Tuesday, 6:30 PM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Board Members and invited guests |
Fund Development |
Develops and raises funds for the organization |
1st Wednesday, 9:00 AM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Open to all SPAR Members |
Governance |
Oversees development and policies of SPAR Board of Directors |
1st Wednesday, 6:00 PM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Appointed |
Event Committees | Focus | Meetings | Membership |
Home Tour |
Organizes the Historic Springfield Tour of Homes and Gardens |
Wednesdays, 5:30 PM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Open to all SPAR Members |
PorchFest |
Organizes Jacksonville PorchFest, a free, annual community music festival | Meetings resume in May 2025 | Open to all SPAR Members |
Taskforce | Focus | Meetings | Membership |
Demolition by Neglect |
Works to prevent and address cases of demolition by neglect |
4th Monday, 6:00 PM SPAR Office (1321 N Main) |
Open to all SPAR Members |
Holiday Society |
Organizes holiday celebrations and decorates commercial corridors in the neighborhood for the holidays | Meetings resume in August 2025 | Open to all SPAR Members |
Membership |
Recruits new members and retains current members of SPAR | To be determined | Open to all SPAR Members |
Zoning Overlay |
Reviews the Springfield zoning overlay and recommends changes and updates | To be determined | Open to all SPAR Members |
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