The Metro Center neighborhood will be impacted by the potential relocation of the state's Roderick Ireland Courthouse from the center of Springfield's downtown and the transfer of the building's ownership to a private developer.

Concerned that few people have weighed in on the state's partnership plan, City Councilor Tim Allen has arranged for a public meeting of the state's Department of Capital Assets Management & Management with council's Finance Sub-Committee. What to do? Turn out to learn more and offer your opinion.

The meeting will be on April 30 at 6 p.m. in the City Council chambers in City Hall.