If you turn everything into a parking lot, there will be nothing to drive to anyway” - Aleck of @stlurbanists.bsky.social #stlurbanism

Group bike ride on Gravois Avenue seeks to call attention to traffic violence A coalition of cyclists wanted to call attention to traffic violence in St. Louis on Sunday — and to push for change on one of the city's deadliest thoroughfares.

Grateful for such sensitive coverage, both on today's Gravois ride and in covering those who we've lost to traffic violence on Gravois this year. Thank you @monicaobradovic.bsky.social. #stlurbanism @stlurbanists.bsky.social

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Hey St. Louis urbanists! 📣 Get ready for something BIG – the official launch of the Zoning Upgrade (ZOUP) is happening soon, and it's an event you won't want to miss! Join the ZOUP team for a panel discussion on June 11th, 5:45 at Forest Park visitor center.

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In case you hadn't already heard, @stlurbanists.bsky.social have delayed their Trolley event until June #stlurbanism

Transporation Mobility Plan flyer for bike network workshop on Monday May 19th 5-7pm at 5595 Grand Dr.

Help shape the streets of tomorrow! The Transportation Mobility Plan's Bike Network Workshop needs your urbanist perspective. Help us champion a comprehensive bike network that enhances connectivity, accessibility, and quality of life for all St. Louisans.

#STLUrbanism #BikeAdvocacy

Shape the future of St. Louis transportation! Take a short survey on the city's Transportation & Mobility Plan's Safety Action Plan. Your input will help create safer, more accessible streets for all.

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Currently it seems St. Louis CSB doesn’t have a reporting option for utility companies violating Ordinance 71943. When you notify them, they just refer it to the company (Spire, obviously). Shouldn’t the Streets Department be documenting issues as part of the enforcement of this? #stlurbanism

POLICE: Pedestrian hit, killed by vehicle Police are investigating after a man was hit by a car and killed early Saturday.

Another fatal pedestrian death in St. Louis. Hampton and Nottingham. The driver did stay. #stlurbanism www.firstalert4.com/2025/03/22/p...

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St. Louis is well poised to adapt to global warming through sensible urban design. For the wrong reasons, our comfortable biking season is lengthening. Reducing car lanes, adding bike lanes, and heat-absorbing greenery, is both urbanism and climate adaptation.

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<p>Calling it “an exciting plan,” St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones is joining city leaders in heralding the selection of the Cordish Companies to redevelop the vacant Millenium Hotel at 200 S. 4th St. adjacent to the St. Louis Gateway Arch grounds.</p><p>According to Cordish, the nearly $670 million preliminary plan includes 1.3 million square feet of residential, office, commercial, cultural, and public spaces “to create a vibrant, multifunctional destination.”</p><p> The proposal includes upscale residential, Class A office space, public spaces, an amphitheater, a food hall, event space, a potential home for the Gateway Arch National Park’s archives, enhanced streetscapes, pedestrian-friendly spaces, landscaping, and art installations. </p><p>“Back in May of 2024, I asked St. Louis Development Corporation and Greater St. Louis Inc. to bring me a plan to address the Railway Exchange and the Millennium Hotel within 120 days. 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Once the Railway Exchange Building is acquired, downtown St. Louis will be a step closer to a transformational shift,” he said.</p><p>“This redevelopment plan will transform the St. Louis skyline. 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It reviewed submissions in January with partners and independent experts, evaluating each based on key criteria, including, consistency with local planning guidelines, feasibility of execution, highest benefit to the neighborhood and broader community, and alignment with the approved <a href="https://www.archpark.org/images/uploads/200_S._4th_St_._-_Redevelopment_Plan_.pdf">redevelopment plan</a> for the site. </p><p>The Foundation received three qualified and complete responses to the RFP, and all called for demolition of the hotel structure.</p><aside class="scaip scaip-3"><style>@media ( min-width: 300px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-3{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 728px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-3{min-height: 90px;}}</style> <div class="newspack_global_ad scaip-3 fixed-height"> <!-- /22860271433/newspack-in-article-3-668c492c61800 --><div id="div-gpt-ad-7b7c224505-0"></div> </div> </aside><p>“We are delivering on our promise to take swift action to bring vibrancy once again to this critical downtown location,” said Ryan McClure, Executive Director of Gateway Arch Park Foundation.</p><p>“By selecting a developer before closing on this property, we are continuing momentum with purpose and dedication. The Cordish Companies is a world-class U.S. developer, and their vision will be transformative for this site, creating a stronger, more connected downtown St. Louis and uplifting our entire region.”</p><p>Blake Cordish, The Cordish Companies principle, called the development “a once-in-a-generation moment to reimagine and continue to reinvigorate downtown’s urban core.”</p><p>“By linking new and existing assets to thriving corridors, this project will act as a catalyst for further revitalization, bringing more residents and visitors, attracting new businesses, and driving long-term growth and vitality for St. Louis and the region.”</p><p>The redevelopment plan is scheduled for review during the <a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/eventdetails.cfm?Event_ID=49162">Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Board Meeting</a> at 3 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 25, 2025.</p> <div class="jp-relatedposts" id="jp-relatedposts"> <h3 class="jp-relatedposts-headline"><em>Related</em></h3> </div>

I might be late to this one but great to see the Millennium Hotel getting a real revitalization plan!

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Despite hiring WSP to redesign this section of Grand Ave with ARPA funds, @STLCityGov and WSP chose to make no changes to this area of South Grand.

To make our streets safer, we need narrower lanes, raised crosswalks, and center medians .

#streetsForAll #STLUrbanism

Want better transit, walkability & green spaces in STL? Take the Sustainability & Climate Action Plan survey! Your voice matters.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stl-scp

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Props to the folks who attend these hearings and offer feedback so St. Louis can have safer road designs! #stlurbanism

Excited to see St. Louis embracing people-first street design! Let's advocate for more public spaces shaped by residents' needs.

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This is fucking horrible. The lack of response has put pedestrians in so much harm.

Why can we not have clear sidewalks? Are their ADA regulations that would make them liable things like this #stlurbanism

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An excellent article about traffic violence in St. Louis and the city's lack of concern, both at Ted Drewe's and in general: christianfrommelt.substack.com/p/ted-drewes-carries-a-l...

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I think about that entire chain of events often. It’s why I don’t cycle right now- not just because of the risk of death but because of the harm the city endorsed in favor of cars. It should have been disqualifying then but tragically it wasn’t. #stlurbanism

Can confirm, further south on Grand it is a mess and St. Louis has no plan to show they care about pedestrians or transit riders. #stlurbanism #stlwx

A bus station, covered in filthy snow and trash, next to a completely clear road. It's a stop for the #70 on Grand in St. Louis, Missouri.

The first snow was over a week ago, the last snow was Friday. This is the most frequent and highest capacity route in the city. Every stop looks like this. This says "this city doesn't care about pedestrians".

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There should be an award for the longest contiguous stretch of shoveled sidewalk. The record I've seen (outside of downtown) is one house short of a whole block.

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Rode the bus (well, two buses) to work today. Had to get up fairly early. Had an interesting conversation with a stranger at one stop, and ran into a friend at the second. Watched the sunrise, didn't have to park. Pretty good experience for $2.

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So Loughborough Schnucks has a anti-loitering sensor that is pointed at the bus stop and tells you to leave when you've been there too long? I am trying to leave, that's why I'm at the bus stop.

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