Here are a few cities known for having active land banks (as of 2021): In Saint Louis, the Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) is a prominent land bank program that operates […]
Legalize Single Room Occupancy
In the early history of the city of St. Louis, Missouri, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing and boarding houses played a significant role in providing affordable accommodation to a diverse […]
Street Trees & Value
The value of street trees can be assessed and measured in various ways, taking into account both environmental and economic factors. Here are some key aspects and data points related […]
STL Development News
Second lives of church buildings: https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/repurposed-st-louis-churches-synagogues-find-new-ways-to-feed-the-soul/article_bfd59468-616f-513d-90b6-f06b600be122.html Prominent drag queen restoring Little Bevo: https://www.stlmag.com/culture/prominent-drag-queen-restores-little-bevo/ Mass timber in St. Louis: https://www.stltoday.com/business/local/the-humble-wooden-beam-is-revolutionizing-construction-in-st-louis-here-s-how/article_25de937f-88c6-53b7-b0ea-47c59a6a1c5c.html
STL Population Loss
St. Louis has experienced a decline in its population over the past few decades. Like many other older industrial cities in the United States, St. Louis faced challenges related to […]
Granularity
In urban design, the ideal of granularity strives for a fine-grained and diverse mix of elements within a city or neighborhood. It emphasizes the presence of varied building types, land […]
Transit Oriented Design
Transit-oriented development (TOD) refers to the planning and design of communities that maximize access to public transportation, such as buses, trains, or light rail systems. Here are some best practices […]