A two-day trial date has been set for Jan. 18-19, 2024 for a lawsuit filed by several University Heights residents fighting to stop a Be Kind & Merciful multi-use development plan for National Avenue and Sunshine Street.
The lawsuit contends that any development other than residential in the neighborhood is in violation of nearly 100-year-old deed restrictions.
The case will be heard by Greene County Circuit Judge Derek Ankrom.
Prior Hauxeda coverage of the Heights
- Aug. 19, 2022: Pokin Around: Residents recoil at commercial plans that would tear down old homes on National
- Sept. 15, 2022: University Heights landmark home boarded up while residents were at meeting to discuss saving it
- Oct. 3, 2022: It’s gone. Most well-known home in University Heights demolished Tuesday morning
- Oct. 24, 2022: In a dark tent with armed security guards, University Heights residents rally to protect their neighborhood
- Nov. 8, 2022: Developers unveil new details about University Heights project at Sunshine and National
- Nov. 15, 2022: Pokin Around: Tension is part of University Heights story and shouldn’t be overlooked
- Nov. 22, 2022: University Heights prompts ask for more scrutiny of National and Sunshine
- Dec. 29, 2022: BK&M addresses 10 grievances against University Heights project
- March 31, 2023: Judge denies motion to dismiss University Heights residents’ lawsuit against BK&M
- April 1, 2023: City staff recommend zoning change approval, with conditions, for ‘The Heights’
- April 7, 2023: After contentious public hearing, city Planning & Zoning postpones vote on The Heights
- April 21, 2023: Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission votes against BK&M proposal
- April 28, 2023: BK&M releases new renderings for University Heights project
