Nicholas J.C. Pistor Office honors the man, but not his quest
The former Post-Dispatch reporter wanted the paper’s digs at City Hall open to all journalists—but the Post maintains its rent-free monopoly.
Anne Schweitzer
Dire portrait of development slowdown in SLDC report isn’t supported by the data
The city is on pace to issue just as many building permits as in past years, contrary to what the department’s interim CEO told aldermen this month.
SLDC leader wants St. Louis to clarify incentive use as development pipeline slows
Incentive use is down and building permits have dropped, prompting the St. Louis Development Corporation’s interim CEO to call for change.
Short-term rental regulations languish in St. Louis, despite judge’s go-ahead
The city has cited litigation in not enforcing its year-old regulations for platforms like Airbnb, but the excuse doesn’t match the court record.
Bitcoin-style real estate investment comes to St. Louis, and neighbors aren’t happy
The “decentralized autonomous organization” that bought a house in Bevo Mill “treats our housing stock like Pokémon cards,” says Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer.
Carondelet Park’s new crew is working their butts off
A team of seven goats was brought in to clear a bird habitat in the South City park.
Spencer plans to codify new regulations for data centers by executive order
The compromise takes a data center moratorium off the table in the city of St. Louis.
City puts owner of historic stone house on notice after damage allegations
Constructed in the 1850s, the Zeiss house is owned by an LLC controlled by a local physician whose holdings have come under scrutiny.
St. Louis aldermen will consider data center moratorium
Spurred by environmental concerns and St. Charles’ experience, Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer plans to introduce a bill this month.
How St. Louis could bring back recycling pickups—and actually make them work
Kansas City’s roll carts offer a model that shows less contamination than St. Louis’ now-rejected blue dumpsters did