The city historical commission has granted MGM Springfield approval for its hotel’s new design and location.

MGM announced that it plans to change the casino’s 25-story hotel tower to a six-story low rise with the same number of rooms, citing “skyrocketing” construction costs last month.

On a Thursday meeting, MGM and the commission cleared the ongoing historical preservation issues, agreeing that the changes will not harm the historic buildings or features.

The commission also approved the change of the location, relocating the six-story low rise from 73 State St. to Main Street, at Howard Street.