Betting on St. Louis

The Park Pacific building at 13th and Olive streets is under new ownership. GCP Pacific purchased the building from developer Steve Smith, citing recent significant real estate investments Downtown as reasons to be bullish on its success. 

“Our Downtown is already historic, grand, and beautiful,” said Daniel Weisman, asset manager for Park Pacific. “The energy is also shifting, and there are plenty of good citizens and private investors excited to be part of a Downtown St. Louis turnaround.” (STLToday) 

Kurt Weigle Wants to Change How You Feel About Downtown

Chief Downtown Officer for Greater St. Louis, Inc., Kurt Weigle has been working for the last three years toward his dream of a bustling Downtown St. Louis — and he’s seeing progress.

“I think that the narrative, the stories people are starting to hear and tell about Downtown St. Louis has changed,” he said. (St. Louis Business Journal) 

The Sleigh Shed is Now Open: Peek Inside

Winterfest is Back Starting Nov. 22 

Through Jan. 11, 2026, Kiener Plaza will once again transform into a winter wonderland. This annual Downtown tradition, organized by Gateway Arch Park Foundation, is bigger and better than ever for its 10th anniversary, with your favorite Winterfest traditions and an exciting schedule of new activities, including the Greater St. Louis, Inc. Lodge at Winterfest. (Gateway Arch Park Foundation) 

3 More Tours & Pours Dates Available

Immerse yourself in Tours & Pours and learn about Downtown‘s rich architectural history, world-class restaurants, and more. Tours & Pours is presented by Greater St. Louis, Inc. in partnership with Disco! and the Missouri Historical Society; tickets are $25 and you must be 21+ to attend. (downtownstl.org)

🎟️ Nov. 13 (Sold Out)

🎟️ Nov. 20 

🎟️ Dec. 4 

🎟️ Dec. 11

Now Open Downtown

Ozzy's Market

Now open at 1933 Washington Avenue, Ozzy’s Market is described as a “Bodega-style restaurant” with a retro feel, serving breakfast and lunch fare, like sandwiches and burgers. The restaurant will also be stocked with household items, snacks, and grab-and-go meals, with beer and wine to come in the near future. The team behind Ozzy’s is hoping to serve the resurging Downtown West neighborhood with their new “bodega-cafe”, open Monday – Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., serving food until 2 p.m. (Take a peek inside.) 

Plan Your Fun in Downtown: Events Calendar

Heard Around Downtown

• “Think globally, shop locally.” 
• “Aziz Ansari is at Stifel Theatre.” 
• “Polar Express at Union Station is back!” 
• “Don’t miss the Winterfest 5K on Nov. 22!” 
• “Have you experienced a whispering arch?”