Latest News – The Next 10

IN THE NEWS
August 11, 2022

Reimaging the fairgrounds
“Renovating the Illinois State Fairgrounds and putting the facilities to use year-round is one of the goals of The Next 10 planning document released in May 2021 by the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln (CFLL).”

IN THE NEWS
August 1, 2022

John Stremsterfer, The Next 10
“The CEO of the Community Foundation of the Land of Lincoln updates the projects that have developed out of The Next 10 visioning effort.”

IN THE NEWS
June 3, 2021

A community-wide strategic planning process address homelessness across the Greater Springfield Area
“The announcement … comes on the heels of the Community Foundation’s rollout of The Next 10 priority projects that local citizens have identified as vital to the wellbeing of everyone in the community.”

IN THE NEWS
June 3, 2021

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln CEO, John Stremsterfer, discusses the projects identified in The Next 10 community Visioning Plan.

IN THE NEWS
June 1, 2021

John Stremsterfer with The Next 10 joins Bishop On Air on WMAY News

IN THE NEWS
May 31, 2021

Foundation announces The Next 10 projects to improve Springfield area
“There are projects that speak to every part of our community,” State Senator Doris Turner said.

IN THE NEWS
May 30, 2021

Community Foundation: The Next 10 for Greater Springfield “The Next 10 is meant to shine a light on the good and forward-looking ideas, put them in one place, and create pathways to making them happen.” – John Stremsterfer

IN THE NEWS
May 28, 2021

John Stremsterfer discusses The Next 10 Community Visioning Plan on the Jim Leach Show

ANNOUNCEMENT
May 28, 2021

The Next 10 Community Visioning Plan was announced during the Citizens Club of Springfield’s meeting at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

IN THE NEWS
May 27, 2021

“The Next 10” visioning plan
After six months of gathering ideas and strategies, Community Foundation releases the result

EVENT
May 28, 2021
8:00-9:00 AM
Citizens Club Springfield: Public Policy Forum
Held at Hoogland Center of the Arts, LRS Theatre
420 S 6th Street, Springfield
Presentation will also be livestreamed via Facebook

The Next 10 Community Visioning Plan Announcement
Join us live for the announcement of The Next 10 Community Visioning Plan this Friday, May 28th presented at the next Citizens Club of Springfield Public Policy Forum. Community members are welcome to join us in person at the Hoogland or via Facebook livestream at https://www.facebook.com/citizensclubspringfield.

EVENT
November 19, 2020
5:00-6:30 PM
White Oaks Mall
Former Bergner’s South Facing Wall
2501 West Wabash, Springfield

The Next 10: Pop-Up Event #6
Join other TN10 supporters at our next Pop-Up projection event at White Oaks Mall.

EVENT
November 12, 2020
5:00-6:30 PM
Bradfordton Elevator
4440 W Jefferson Street, Springfield

The Next 10: Pop-Up Event #5
Join other TN10 supporters at our next Pop-Up projection event at Bradfordton Elevator.

IN THE NEWS
November 5, 2020

Community project focuses on economic development, tourism
“There’s so much to see…how do we promote that to the world to come to the greater Springfield area?” – John Stremsterfer

EVENT
November 5, 2020
5:30-7:00 PM
SpringHill Suites
3921 S MacArthur Blvd, Springfield

The Next 10: Pop-Up Event #4
Join other TN10 supporters at our next Pop-Up projection event at SpringHill Suites by Marriott.

IN THE NEWS
October 29, 2020

The Next 10 focuses on future of arts and culture
“Those with The Next 10 see Springfield as a canvas with endless potential for a lively arts and culture scene.”

EVENT
October 29, 2020
6:30-8:00 PM
Hoogland Center of the Arts
420 S 6th Street, Springfield

The Next 10: Pop-Up Event #3
Join other TN10 supporters at our next Pop-Up projection event at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.

IN THE NEWS
October 26, 2020

John Stremsterfer with The Next 10 on the WMAY Newsfeed
“It [ideas] could be anything from a new museum to how are we going to tackle a social service issue, what are we going to do with the arts, is there a physical location that we want to see something different…nothing is off the board. We’ve had well over 100 ideas already submitted and it’s pretty inspiring.”

IN THE NEWS
October 22, 2020

Community initiative looking for diverse Springfield voices
“I see my job as a steering committee member, along with a few others, as a voice of diversity,” Dominic Watson said. “We want to get ideas that represent all walks of life in the city.”

EVENT
October 22, 2020
6:30-8:00 PM
Madison Furniture Company
1104 South Grande Ave E, Springfield

The Next 10: Pop-Up Event #2
Join other TN10 supporters at the next pop-up projection event at the Madison Furniture Company in South Town.

IN THE NEWS
October 17, 2020

Community Foundation looks to future with ‘The Next 10’ initiative
A new community initiative is seeking out ideas both big and small about Springfield’s future.

IN THE NEWS
October 16, 2020

CV – John Stremsterfer and The Next 10
Johns Stremsterfer discusses the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln‘s new visioning initiative, The Next 10, to grow the greater Springfield region.

EVENT
October 16, 2020
6:30-9:30 PM
215 S 2nd Street, Downtown Springfield

The Next 10: Pop-Up Event
The Next 10 gives us an opportunity to pause and imagine the future. At this kick-off event on Friday, October 16th we ignite the “spark” of future possibilities.

IN THE NEWS
October 15, 2020

New community project launched in Springfield
The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln is launching a new project called “The Next 10.” For the next six weeks, the project is collecting ideas from residents on how to better the Capital City.