/tags/downtown-st-louis Downtown St. Louis en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Thu, 01 May 2025 18:21:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-01/otis-williams-appointed-st-louis-development-corporation Williams takes over for Neal Richardson, who was appointed by former Mayor Tishaura Jones and led the organization for the past four years. Thu, 01 May 2025 18:21:26 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-05-01/otis-williams-appointed-st-louis-development-corporation Lacretia Wimbley /economy-business/2025-04-14/downtown-st-louis-turnaround-million-incremental-steps-vacancy The city has made progress on two prominent vacant buildings in the past year, but rebounding from a “real estate nightmare” will take many more years. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-04-14/downtown-st-louis-turnaround-million-incremental-steps-vacancy Eric Schmid /economy-business/2025-03-28/st-louis-parking-garage-lots-railway-exchange The city’s Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority paid about $2.6 million Friday for the 10 parcels that make up the vacant parking garage and surface lot that comprise the city block. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:40:07 GMT /economy-business/2025-03-28/st-louis-parking-garage-lots-railway-exchange Eric Schmid /arts/2025-03-28/art-st-louis-blames-downtown-crime-revenue-issues-closure The visual arts nonprofit said its demise was caused by a series of armed confrontations in its old building, construction delays and cuts to grant funding. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:25:32 GMT /arts/2025-03-28/art-st-louis-blames-downtown-crime-revenue-issues-closure Brian Munoz /economy-business/2025-03-27/st-louis-old-courthouse-renovation-more-light-new-exhibits The renovations are the final step of the $380 million CityArchRiver project, the largest public-private partnership in the National Park Service's history. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-03-27/st-louis-old-courthouse-renovation-more-light-new-exhibits Lacretia Wimbley /economy-business/2025-03-26/huge-vacant-downtown-offices-converted-apartments-study A study released Wednesday by the Brookings Institution examines how St. Louis could reverse the perception of downtown as a "real estate nightmare" by converting office buildings to residential uses. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:05:06 GMT /economy-business/2025-03-26/huge-vacant-downtown-offices-converted-apartments-study Eric Schmid /arts/2025-03-24/art-st-louis-catalyst-coffee-shut-down-finances The nonprofit’s board told artists it would cease operations and furlough staff while considering a possible — but uncertain — restructuring process. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:27:41 GMT /arts/2025-03-24/art-st-louis-catalyst-coffee-shut-down-finances Brian Munoz /economy-business/2025-02-19/cordish-companies-downtown-redevelopment-millennium-hotel It would be a marked change for the prominent and iconic hotel site between the Gateway Arch grounds and Busch Stadium, which has sat vacant since 2014. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-19/cordish-companies-downtown-redevelopment-millennium-hotel Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2025-02-13/kehoe-and-other-missouri-statewide-officials-move-offices-to-old-post-office-in-st-louis Several of Missouri’s statewide officials are moving their St. Louis offices into the Old Post Office in downtown. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:33:56 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-13/kehoe-and-other-missouri-statewide-officials-move-offices-to-old-post-office-in-st-louis Jason Rosenbaum /economy-business/2025-01-27/st-louis-earnings-tax-reimbursement-anders-downtown Legislation from Alderwoman Cara Spencer would establish a mechanism for the city to reimburse 85% of Anders’ payroll, earnings and net profit taxes on new hires at the firm. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-01-27/st-louis-earnings-tax-reimbursement-anders-downtown Eric Schmid