Civic Space: The Intersection

Connect, Create & Collaborate

With Love from The Intersection

Over the past several months, this temporary civic pop-up transformed an empty downtown storefront into a welcoming space for creativity, connection, and community, hosting artists, neighbors, organizations, conversations, workshops, performances, and civic engagement opportunities that demonstrated the power of culture to bring people together and imagine what is possible for Springfield. 

Thank you for being part of the journey. ❤️

About

Welcome to The Springfield Civic Pop-Up at Tower Square!

Open February–April, 2026

The Intersection, a Civic Pop-Up and Public Space in Tower Square was named for the powerful moments that happen where people, ideas, and experiences meet. It reflects our belief that civic engagement grows wherever art, culture, and community intersect.

The Intersection served as a welcoming and active place where residents, creators, and organizations came together to try new ideas, share stories, learn about community resources, and advocate for their rights. Civic engagement is how we come together, through art, dialogue, and shared action, to shape the place we call home. At SCP, it is where culture meets community, making civic life visible, creative, and open to everyone.

Located in the heart of downtown Springfield, The Intersection transformed an underused storefront into a vibrant hub of community, creativity, and connection.

Programming Partners

Many thanks to Springfield Cultural Council and Metro Civic Association for their programming support.

Funders

This project was made possible through the generous support of:

• Project for Public Spaces
• Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• CultureHouse

Events & Programs

Artists, nonprofits, businesses, and community groups are invited to propose installations, workshops, or events that bring people together and help residents learn about resources and advocate for their rights.

Volunteers

Incredible volunteers helped welcome support programs and share information about local resources.

The Intersection featured a rotating lineup of creative and civic activities including:

• Art installations and exhibits
• Community meetings and dialogues
• Youth and family programming
• Wellness and creative care sessions
• Collaborative civic projects and workshops
• Performances and pop-up activations
• Resource sharing and informational sessions

Access

• Step-free, street-level entrance from the Tower Square lobby
• Ground floor location for easy arrival and navigation
• Accessible restrooms in the space and nearby within Tower Square
• Elevators available for access to other floors
• Modular furniture that can be rearranged for mobility and comfort