Judge’s Ruling Paves the Way for Future Development in Springfield’s University Heights Neighborhood
A judge in Springfield, Missouri issued a partial ruling in a lawsuit regarding the development plans for the University Heights Neighborhood. The lawsuit revolves around allegations that Be Kind and Merciful, a development company, has violated deed restrictions in the area. According to the University Heights Neighborhood Association, a 100-year-old deed explicitly prohibits the construction of anything other than residential homes. Be Kind and Merciful developers have expressed their desire to rezone over two acres of land at the intersection of Sunshine and National, changing it from single-family residential to general retail. However, the judge … Read more