Developer Paul McKee is moving forward with part of his controversial development of north St. Louis.
That's despite a ruling from a circuit court judge which is holding back nearly $400 million in tax increment financing (TIF).
Fifth Ward Alderwoman April Ford-Griffin says the project will create a recycling center and clear 21 vacant lots near the new Mississippi River Bridge.
Paul McKee, Jr. of McEagle Properties, LLC. Legislation that will be officially introduced tomorrow at the Board of Aldermen would authorize work on a small chunk of McKee's massive redevelopment project for the North Side, which a judge threw out in
Updated 4:20 p.m. to correct math error in amount of demolition and remediation.
Developer Paul McKee's plan to revitalize North St. Louis is taking a few small steps forward.
Alderwoman April Ford-Griffin will officially introduce legislation tomorrow authorizing Northside Regeneration LLC, McKee's company, to start work on about $3 million of projects in the two-square mile site.