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11.21.2009 4:00 pm

More on Stapleton; The Green Book, economic impact and websites

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

As we mentioned in Sunday’s story on Stapleton, everything about the Denver airport redevelopment project is huge.

The size and scope. The parks. The population of young children. And the plans.

Especially “the Green Book,” the project’s bible of planning, still referred…

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11.19.2009 11:09 pm

An evening with Planet Money

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

I got a chance Thursday night to go to the Planet Money roadshow, which was in town at the Grandel Theater courtesy of St. Louis Public Radio (fka KWMU).

If you’re not familiar, Planet Money is a project of National Public Radio,…

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11.18.2009 3:30 pm

NorthSide opponents planning referendum drive

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A slew of community groups that oppose Paul McKee’s NorthSide redevelopment proposal say they hope to take the matter to the voters.

Citizens for a More Responsible St. Louis Government and several other groups plan to launch a petition drive Thursday…

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11.17.2009 11:20 am

Update: Slay signs NorthSide redevelopment bills

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Update: 3:19 p.m.

Just back from the signing ceremony. It went as expected, despite the rain.

About 50 politicians, business leaders and neighborhood residents huddled under a tent on the grounds of the Clemens House. Mayor Francis Slay signed redevelopment agreements that…

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11.12.2009 1:42 pm

Fuse Inc. wins invitation to investor meeting

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Fuse Inc., a St. Louis ad agency, is getting an invitation to take part in a program that matches inner-city businesses with potential investors.

The event next week is organized by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City. Fuse is among…

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11.12.2009 12:36 pm

McEagle, Wood Realty planning $13 million Clemens House rehab

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Plans are underway for a $13 million rehab of the Clemens House, the crumbling 140-year old North St. Louis mansion that has become something of a symbol of decay on the north side.

Robert Wood Realty will partner with Paul McKee -…

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11.10.2009 2:34 pm

Duke Manufacturing gets tax credits for jobs

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Duke Manufacturing, a maker of food-service equipment, is getting tax credits under the state’s Enhanced Enterprise Zone program to assist in the creation of new jobs in St. Louis.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development says Duke is approved for $71,842…

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11.09.2009 7:43 am

Pinnacle CEO resigns after County Council outburst

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

(Updated 11:59 a.m.)

Less than a week after reportedly threatening a St. Louis County Councilman over a casino zoning vote, the top executive at Pinnacle Entertainment resigned Monday morning.

Dan Lee has stepped down from his job running the company to “pursue other…

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11.06.2009 11:11 am

Postcard from Denver: Where confidence is Rocky Mountain high

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

I was fortunate to spend much of the week in Denver, working on a story (more on that in a few days.)

But I also got to spend some time exploring the Mile High City, and talking with people about how…

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11.05.2009 3:18 pm

How universities affect regional prosperity

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

What promises to be an interesting discussion organized by the Urban Land Institute is scheduled for this month at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.

The topic: The role of the university in the region’s prosperity.

St. Louis University President Lawrence…

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