Can St. Louis Compete?
dividing lines
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The cost of fragmentation
In a region divided on so many levels, competition among ourselves has stymied efforts aimed at economic growth and global effectiveness.
Dec 19, 2010 | 7:45 am
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Finding the right combination
Does merging some of St. Louis’ many governments hold the key to our future? It depends whom you ask. Regardless, regional cooperation is on the rise.
Dec 20, 2010 | 6:00 am
Nicklaus: Government consolidation is no panacea
When discussion turns to the St. Louis region's problems, the Great Divorce of 1876 seems to…
How three cities have worked regionally
Over the last few decades, regions across the country have launched ambitious bids at stream…
How a consolidation of St. Louis city, county might work
If St. Louis city and county were to join forces any time soon, it probably wouldn't become …
RCGA works to unify a divided region
Our region has long struggled to present a united front to the world.
St. Louis region has third-most governments per capita in U.S.
Among the nation's 35 biggest metro areas, only two had more units of government per capita …
the edifice complex
Tax incentives build powerful lobby
Can St. Louis compete? When a city or the state cuts a tax deal with a developer, it enriches a slew of middlemen that together form a politically …
Read the full story- Nicklaus: How about building a bigger job base?
- Want to buy a dollar for 92 cents?
- Three different approaches to spur growth, jobs
- Area stunts growth by feeding on itself
- Your tax dollars at work
- Jobs, wealth haven't followed building here
- Tax incentives for St. Louis redevelopment projects
- The top 20 buyers of historic tax credits
- Why big real estate projects won't save St. Louis
- Slideshow: The rise and fall of St. Louis Centre
- Slideshow: Historic tax credit helps restructure downtown
- Slideshow: TIF money used for new development
creating companies
To thrive after recession, St. Louis must do more to spark startups
Right now, there is one thing St. Louis needs more than anything: jobs.
Read the full story- Does big-company culture hinder startups in St. Louis?
- Startups struggle as flow of venture capital funds ebbs
- Clayton tech firm born at WU rarer than it should be
- Some ideas to help businesses bloom
- Readers share ideas on giving city a boost
- To maintain control, Washington U. scientists launched ...
- Your views -- Letters from our readers
- Op-ed: St. Louis would be better off creating new firms...
work force worries
St. Louis is behind in growth, high paying jobs and spending
For a long time, St. Louis has been falling behind.
Read the full story- St. Louis region must learn to tap its potential
- No time to wait on growth curve
- People, not firms, can turn economy around
- St. Louis needs to embrace immigration
- Affordable and livable could be the next 'cool' for cit...
- Our view • The secret to turning around a city: believi...
- Regional leaders give their perspectives
- Your views - Letters from our readers
- Op-ed: Our metro region has the building blocks to work...
- Op-ed: Regional Business Council focuses on attracting,...
- Union presence may be drawback, or plus
- Op-ed: RCGA aims to make region more competitive
How St. Louis compares with other metro areas
Read the stories:
Can St. Louis compete? (Part 1)
Can St. Louis compete? Finding a niche (Part 2)
Sources: Population, age, migration and education data came from the Census. GMP data came from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
About this series
To our readers: Work force worries
As the U.S. slowly emerges from the Great Recession, St. Louis and cities nationwide are trying to position themselves for the future. The question: Is the St. Louis area ready?
To our readers: Creating companies
We resume our examination of St. Louis' economic health and future in a series of stories called "Can St. Louis Compete?" The first round of this initiative, published in March, focused on the challenges of building a competitive work force.
