Even though the city lost out on a $3 million state grant, Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder isn’t giving up on his dream of turning the North Mansion Y Block into a developed public gathering space with an amphitheater and other attractions.
The city had hoped for that Main Street Illinois grant to help pave the way for the project, but the request was not included in the round of grants announced this week.
Appearing live on WMAY, Langfelder says he will look for other grant opportunities, but says the city may have to rely more on private investment or public-private partnerships to make it a reality.
