Economic Development

The St. Louis Development Corporation has been selected to join a national effort to examine racial inequity in development. Development corporation leaders say they aim to spur economic growth in long-neglected communities.

A $160 million redevelopment threatens to close a St. Louis woodworking business.

Gabe Angieri is the new executive director of Arch Grants which is planning to award $75,000 to roughly 25 companies this year.

Real estate developer Lux Living has many disgruntled tenants — and some observers question why the city continues to give the company tax subsidies.

A $100 million expansion of Powell Hall requires the demolition of another historic structure — unless preservationists can find an alternative.

Landsowne Up aims to create faith-based economic revival in the city, starting with a new housing project in the city’s northeast end.

Willie and Jon McMiller hope to land an HGTV series with their pilot "My Flipping Family," which premieres Wednesday.

A survey housed on the city’s website asks residents to share what they’d like to see out of the action plan. It will be available until the end of the month.

Alderwoman Megan Green, who represents the 15th Ward, says her neighborhood is losing affordable housing units and people are getting priced out. She hopes imposing a conversion fee on developers who flip multi-unit buildings into single-family homes will help.

Augusta is facing $125 million in investment, but some think it might be too much for the small town and its tight-knit community.