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Caption: UIS Long Range Plan - 1970 (Sangamon State Univ)
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LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT P U N PART V SUPPI£MENTARY INFORMATION Appendix 3 - Annexation of Sangamon State University Property The establishment of Sangamon State University in the Springfield urban area has an important effect on the community and its neighboring governmental jurisdictions. 1) Established as a public affairs institution in accordance with the statewide Master Plan developed by the State of Illinois Board of Higher Education, Sangamon State's mandate calls for an innovative teaching institution with a public affairs orientation granting liberal arts degrees. Thus particular consideration must be given to the impact of annexing this institution to the various governmental units, as well as the effect on taxing districts within which it is already located; a taxexempt public institution in need of urban services could become a burden on local taxpayers. This paper presents an analysis of this impact. 2) It is expected that Sangamon State University and Lincoln Land Community College will bring to the Springfield area a steady demand for rapid growth in housing and community services over the next two decades. Though the campus sites are of rural character at present, the are located on Springfield's urban fringe and will inevitably generate and stimulate urban growth on adjacent lands. In a report of the Sangamon County Regional Planning Commission, it is estimated that the population of the Springfield metropolitan area will increase by 48,000 by 1985. This projected increase is more than four times the amount of growth experienced during the past 12 to 15 years. The City of Springfield has grown in size, reputation and community spirit over the past several years. Many civic improvements have been made including: Restoration of the Old State Capitol and Lincoln Home Area and revitalization of the downtown area. IXiring 1970 the city was one of eleven "All-America Cities" designated by the National League of Cities. Location of the two new institutions in Springfield is expected to cause further revitalization and expansion of the community's business and industrial economy* Generally accepted economic multiplying factors made available by the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce indicate for every 100 new employees in a community, 3 new retail stores are established, 65 other workers are employed, approximately $229,000 more bank deposits are made, and the total annual retail sales are increased by 3)
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