From West Newsmagazine:Â A 10-lot subdivision was approved for a 3.98-acre tract of land located at Ballwin Acres, west of Meadowbrook Country Club Estates, east of Kehrs Mill Road and south of Wendimill Drive. Ballwin Acres is an 18-lot development originally platted by St. Louis County in 1925. Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. on […]
Monday night (Nov. 4th) was an evening of anniversaries for the Painting and Decorating Foundation. The organization held its 45th Annual Fellowship and Awards Banquet. Attendees got to hear former Rams coach Mike Martz and former Rams Linebacker Mike Jones — both St. Louis residents — recount the the victory of “The Greatest Show on […]
From Riverbender:Â The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Nov. 13, 2024 in Collinsville. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive. Representatives from the offices and bureaus who oversee both technical and administrative support […]
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: A long-planned extension of Grant’s Trail into Kirkwood is under design now that city leaders have secured $9.3 million in funding, including significant federal grants. The idea to extend the popular, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail has been around for at least a decade, but it has taken a number of years […]
From St. Louis Business Journals:Â A nonprofit that provides homes to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is seeking a site in St. Louis County to expand into the development of apartment buildings. St. Louis-based Promise Community Homes, founded in 1973 as Rainbow Village, received a multiyear grant for a new apartment building from the […]
From Riverbender.com:Â Plans for two significant new National Scenic Byway corridor activation projects are moving forward in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois with both slated to open Spring 2026 along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway between Hartford and Grafton. The new Byway Discovery Center, a 4,500-square-foot visitor […]
Promise Community Homes (PCH), St. Louis’ premier provider of safe and accessible homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, intends to expand its service model of free-standing houses to include multi-unit apartment homes. The Productive Living Board has awarded an anticipated multi-year grant to jump-start PCH’s plan to expand its residential living offerings, helping to […]
KCI Construction Company proudly announces its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making its dedicated workforce the new owners of the company. This exciting change reflects KCI’s commitment to ensuring the company’s legacy of quality and service continues to thrive for generations to come. Founded in 1922 as a carpentry construction firm under […]
From West Newsmagazine:Â Although a microbrewery and sit-down restaurant have already been approved for the site of the West County Feed and Supply Store, the proposal was back before the Wildwood City Council recently to address setback issues. A public hearing was held for the project Oct. 14. Good News Brewing will be located at […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:Â The Cottleville Trails subdivision G, H, and I phases were approved at the Oct. 16 Board of Aldermen meeting. This came after months of updates and a high-volume public hearing where resident concerns were addressed regarding the development of villages located South of Hwy. N and east of Hwy. K. At […]
From Area Development: Area Development talked with Norfolk Southern’s GVP of Industrial Development, Craig Hudson, about the evolving importance of rail in site selection, supply chain sustainability, and emerging sectors like metals and advanced materials. Q: What challenges do companies face when incorporating rail into their site plans, and how does Norfolk Southern help mitigate […]
From RiverBender:Â Construction on a new ADA compliant crosswalk is set to begin on November 4 at the intersection of Route 100 and Mulberry Street in Grafton, a project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety in the busy area. Stutz Construction is collaborating with SMS Engineering for this initiative, which addresses longstanding challenges faced by pedestrians […]
From Utility Dive: Each potential outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections has numerous implications for the fate of past and future energy legislation, particularly when it comes to the Inflation Reduction Act and permitting reform, say industry experts. “If we did have a change in the makeup of Congress, then we might […]
From St. Louis Business Journal:Â Town & Country Bank has opened its second St. Louis-area location with a loan production office in Creve Coeur in a move that puts it closer to business clients. The location at 707 N. New Ballas Road in The Plaza Shops reflects the ambition of the bank, which is headquartered […]
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:Â Ryan Zwijack, Edwardsville city engineer, announced the anticipated timeline for the project to replace water lines that were installed in the 1800s. The city is finalizing its design plan that will be submitted to the Illinois Department of Transportation. If everything is approved, construction on the project is expected to begin […]
From KMOV: For years there’s been a back and forth over what to do with the Optimist International building in the Central West End. The city has deemed the building historic, with its mid-century modern architecture. The history of the building has been a hang-up in the past, but now there is movement on turning […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The cities of O’Fallon and St. Charles have partnered to fund, construct and operate a new law enforcement training facility located on an 87-acre site off Hwy. 79, north of Interstate 70, called The Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement. The center will be unique in the metro St. […]
From KMOV: The City of Jennings City Council approved a general contractor to build a new community center. On Monday night, city council approved Aspire Construction Services as the project’s new general contractor. According to documents, the new community center will cost roughly $7 million and it will not include a city hall, like the […]
From Area Development:Â Successful site selection for manufacturing projects hinges on effective engagement with local stakeholders. These stakeholders, including economic development organizations, county officials, and city leaders, play a critical role in facilitating the site selection process and securing necessary approvals. This article explores strategies for identifying and engaging local stakeholders to ensure site selection […]
From Construction Dive:Â A construction team led by Chicago-based builder Clayco has broken ground on the $300 million Kali Hotel and Rooftop in Inglewood, California, according to an Oct. 22 news release. Sited in the shadow of $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium, the project is the cornerstone of Hollywood Park, a 300-acre mixed-use development that is […]
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