Watch the KMOV Channel 4 News Broadcast on Chouteau’s Landing on Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Art galleries and venues often serve as economic development spurs to regressive neighborhoods. However, the impact of the arts has not only proven powerful to communities, but also to the bottom line of businesses. Creative work spaces, engaging work environments and imaginative sales rooms are all proven methods of encouraging employee productivity, consumer confidence and increased sales.

Here are some links to news stories and organizations that talk about the impact of the arts on economics:

What Do Our Arts & Cultural Institutions Bring to the Economic Table?

Three Studies, One Goal, Learn Economic Impact of Art

Galleries Gain Ground, St. Louis proves…

Art Under the Arch, Revitalized….

Who’s Who in Arts Business and Culture

Art & Business - UK

Americans For The Arts

Arts & Business Council of Chicago

Arts & Business Council of Greater Philadelphia

The progress in Chouteau’s Landing as Bushwoods nears opening day is peaking a lot of interest in St. Louis. This is your chance to catch up on the highlights.

Watch the 6 o’clock news on KMOV Channel 4 TONIGHT to see coverage on Chouteau’s Landing and the opening of Bushwoods.

Read the article that appeared in the Real Estate section of the Friday, March 21, 2008, issue of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

“Developer Sees Chouteau’s Landing as Arts District”

by Angela Tablac

Upcoming, watch for an article by Jim Merkel by South Side Suburban Journal this week or next.

The finishing touches are nearing completion at Bushwoods on Fourth Street. Manager Rick Macias expects the bar and grill to open no later than April 10, 2008. The venue features a 1,900-square-foot patio and a 3,250-square-foot interior.

The building’s renovation includes the reconstruction of its historic storefront as well as the addition of striking tin ceiling tiles. Exposed brick and the original bar further add to the historic charm of Bushwoods.

Last month, we asked you about how much you valued the arts organizations and events available to you in St. Louis. This month, we want to know what prevents or encourages your attendance at art events in the City?

Let us know what makes a difference to you, by posting your comment below.

Construction at 756 Historic Fourth Street is nearly complete. In a few weeks, the remainder of Cbabi Bayoc and Bryan Walsh’s mural will come down and reveal the entire storefront for Bushwoods Bar and Grill. Designed to historic standards, the 756 storefront will soon be followed in early summer by the completion of 904 Historic Fourth Street’s facade.

Just blocks from the stadium, Bushwoods Bar and Grill, with its historic hardwood bar and exposed brick walls, is the perfect place to catch Cardinal’s games during the 2008 Season.  Bushwoods’ official grand opening will be held in the next month! Check back for the latest updates.

New building and lamppost signs went up in January in an effort to better define the Chouteau’s Landing district and promote commercial leasing along Historic Fourth Street. Tenants for 904 Historic Fourth Street will be announced soon. In addition, several other buildings along this emerging retail neighborhood are scheduled to enter production this year.

Call Andy at 314.994.4093 to learn about the unique leasing opportunities available now! Be among the first to join
the future Chouteau’s Landing art district.

Credit to Chouteau’s Landing’s growing reputation, Phase I of the district’s renovation was named St. Louis’ 8th largest Development Project in the
St. Louis Business Journal’s “Book of Lists.” Additionally, Steve Murphy, president of Chivvis Development discussed the role of Chouteau’s Landing in
“The Revitalization of Downtown St. Louis” article that appeared in the January/February 2008 Chicago-based Strategize Magazine.