Office of Planning & Economic Development
Timothy T. Sheehan
Chief Development Officer
70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA 01104
(413) 787-6020
FAX: (413) 787-6524
Mon.-Fri. 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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New! Outdoor Dining Program
The City of Springfield Development Division has released an application for an ARPA funded Outdoor Dining Program to assist businesses and organizations with developing space for outdoor dining/events.
It is required that applicants first revew the Application Guidelines to determine if their project qualifies. You may download them HERE.
You must submit by May 5, 2023 at 2 PM to be eligible for consideration.
This program is now closed for applications.
ARPA Business Applications
All business and non-profit related ARPA funding applications, including Build Back Springfield, are closed as of December 31, 2022.
OPED Mission Statement
The Office of Planning and Economic Development works to create a climate in Springfield that is conducive to growing and attracting businesses in order to strengthen and revitalize the City's neighborhoods and communities and to stabilize and transform our physical, social, and economic environment.
What we do!
Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development promotes the City as an attractive location for new businesses, retaining and expanding our valued existing businesses, and increasing our tax base. We provide planning support, technical assistance, coordination and advisory services to city officials, boards, and committees on issues involving land use planning, zoning, economic development, open space land preservation, smart growth, and historic preservation.
Current Reports/Plans
The Implementation Blueprint (Main St./Convention District) Materials
Master Development Plan, Phase 1 March 2021
Master Development Plan, Phase 1 Appendix March 2021
Section 108 Draft Application, Main Street/Convention Center 10/09/2020