St. Louis Development Corporation

St. Louis Development Corporation is the economic development arm for the City of St. Louis, Missouri

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Contact Info

Phone: (314) 657-3700
TTY Phone: (314) 589-6000
LRA Properties: (314) 657-3721

Address:
1520 Market St., Suite 2000

Hours:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm M-F

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COVID-19 Economic Development Update

St. Louis Development Corporation

St. Louis Economic Development Strategy

The St. Louis Equitable Economic Development Strategy is a Citywide framework for equitable growth and prosperity for the City of St. Louis.

Read the St. Louis Economic Development Strategy

Small Business Grant Fund

The City of St. Louis Small Business Grant Fund is established to assist small businesses that have been severely impacted by COVID-19 and Stay at Home Orders. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm, Tuesday, July 14.

Key Economic Studies and Reports

2019 LCRA Hotel Market Analysis
Hotel study commissioned by the Land Reutilization Clearance Authority (LCRA) to assist in the evaluation and analysis of development incentives in the area of the Central Business District (CBD) sub-market and the Cortex/Central West-End (CWE) sub-market.

2018 Promise Zone Progress Report
This progress report reflects the collective power of strong strategic partners currently working in this geography, while targeting the most distressed areas in the St. Louis region.

Interim Policy Guidelines for Development Incentives
Interim Policy Guidelines for Development Incentives Meeting Materials

St. Louis Land Bank Assessment Final Report - February 2017
Recommendations for process improvements based on a deep understanding of current LRA operations and research on national best practices.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2017 - 2022
The five-year plan for the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County focuses on job creation and economic development.

City of St. Louis Economic Development Incentives PFM Report
The Final report from the Public Financial Management, Inc. (PFM) includes the analysis and recommendations on economical development incentives for the City of St. Louis

Disparity Study for the City of St. Louis and Related Documents
Disparity Study for the City of St. Louis released in 2015 along with all related documents.

COVID-19 Regional Business Information Center Visit the St. Louis Regional Chamber and find Essential COVID-19 related information for the Regional Business Community.

Mayor's Business Luncheon Highlights

See highlights from 2019 as well as the video and annual report.

Photo highlights of the year including Stanley Cup victory

Opportunity Zone Prospectus

Report on Opportunity Zones in economically-distressed areas where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.

View the Opportunity Zone Prospectus

Business Development The Business Development Department facilitates the expansion and retention of businesses of all sizes in the City of St. Louis.

Public Meetings Calendar Find Development Boards public meeting dates and related meeting materials.

Real Estate Development Search, purchase and/or donate Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) Properties and Learn about the Garden Lease program.

Development Boards The development boards are the economic development arm of the City.

RFPs/RFQs/RFIs Find current St. Louis Development Corporation request for qualifications and proposals and Information documents.

News & Special Events Keep up to with our latest projects, activities, news and announcements.

LocationOne Information System (LOIS) Building and Site Search

View and search properties available for purchase or lease in the City of St. Louis.

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Accessibility Accommodations

Persons with special needs who need accommodations relating to accessibility should contact Amanda Bloomfield via email at bloomfielda@stlouis-mo.gov or by phone at (314) 657-3708 or (314) 589-6000 (TTY). Prior notice of two business days is recommended for accommodation requests.

Notice of Funding

St. Louis Development Corporation receives partial funding through a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Community development Administration under the provision of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Pub L, 93-383 42 USC 5301 et seq) and/or HOME Title II of the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended (Public Law 101-625).