The latest news and events from Downtown St. Louis.
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“I don’t want to brag or anything, but our food is good.” (Mayra Pacheco)
“Staying Downtown puts you in the heart of it all.” (Lauren Keith)
“The biggest black-owned food festival in the Midwest is back.” (Taste of Black STL)
R.J. Hartbeck
New Legislation Could Boost Downtown Development
Missouri lawmakers are considering a $102 million tax credit program, The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act, to help convert vacant office buildings into residential and retail spaces. Downtown redevelopment projects including the Railway Exchange, AT&T Tower, and upper-floor housing on Laclede‘s Landing could benefit from the legislation.
“The St. Louis region and the state of Missouri need to grow, and revitalizing Downtown St. Louis and Main Streets across the state is a critical step toward making that happen,” said Greater St. Louis, Inc. Chief Downtown Officer Kurt Weigle. “This is a top priority for the St. Louis business community.” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Winning STL: Katie Lee’s Journey
In the latest edition of Winning STL, a St. Louis Post-Dispatch video interview series, Publisher Ian Caso is in conversation with Katie Lee at her restaurant in Ballpark Village. Lee shares her inspiring story and what’s next for STLMade Katie’s Pizza & Pasta, including frozen pizza sales at Walmart stores nationwide. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
$350M Plan Unveiled to Revitalize AT&T Tower
Goldman Group has revealed a bold vision to transform Downtown’s 44-story AT&T Tower into a vibrant mixed-use hub featuring over 600 apartments and new retail space. “This project will send a very bold message to people around the world that the city is not fading but rising.” (KSDK/5 On Your Side)
TechArtista Will Expand to Gateway South
St. Louis coworking group TechArtista has signed a lease in the Crunden Martin building at the heart of Gateway South, the 100-acre redevelopment south of the Gateway Arch in Downtown St. Louis. “Gateway Southʼs vision of a dynamic, future-focused district aligns perfectly with our mission to create spaces where people connect, collaborate, and thrive,ˮ said TechArtista CEO Chris Holt. (Good Developments Group)
STL Bucket List
Downtown Walking Tours Return
Tours & Pours — curated walking tours throughout Downtown St. Louis — are happy hour events designed to celebrate Downtown‘s rich architectural history and unique restaurants and bars. Meeting points and stops are revealed the day of the tour, and tickets include a drink and snack along the way.
Tickets are $25, and Tours & Pours is presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. in partnership with Disco! and the Missouri Historical Society. Participants must be over 21 years old.
In honor of Black History Month, the St. Louis Blues will host a variety of special events, including Black History Night (Feb. 25, 7 p.m.) at Enterprise Center. The night is planned by Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School students serving as Blues interns this season, and a portion of special theme night tickets will benefit the school.
Violet’s Valentine Pop-Up Bar at St. Louis Union Station
A new pop-up bar has taken over The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station. Throughout February, Violet’s is serving romantic vibes and ridiculously good drinks for lovers and besties alike. Look familiar? This spot was home to the Sleigh Shed Holiday Pop-Up Bar during the holiday season. (Take a 30-second peek inside.)
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