How the 2028 Olympics are shaping downtown revitalization — in St. Louis

How the 2028 Olympics is shaping downtown revitalization — in St. Louis

The city is making the urban core a priority, betting on office-to-residential conversions, innovation zones and private-sector partnerships to tackle vacancies and blight and improve public safety.

How the 2028 Olympics are shaping downtown revitalization — in St. Louis

The city is making the urban core a priority, betting on office-to-residential conversions, innovation zones and private-sector partnerships to tackle vacancies and blight and improve public safety.

How 2028 Olympics is Shaping Revitalization in St. Louis - Construction Forum

From Smart Cities Dive: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer believes so much in her city’s downtown that she made it the centerpiece of her administration after she took office last year. Like other Midwestern legacy cities, St. Louis is suffering from population loss and post-Covid office vacancies in its downtown. Landmark buildings like the 44-story […]

Move over, LA: St. Louis gears up for Olympics, invests millions in downtown redevelopment

Move over, LA: St. Louis gears up for Olympics, invests millions in downtown redevelopment Zachary Whalen Sun, 11/01/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption St. Louis passed a bill in July that creates millions of dollars in tax incentives for downtown innovation zones. The upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games have sparked massive investment in downtown redevelopment and revitalization — in St. Louis, Missouri. The city will host the…