The facade and windows are all installed in 904 S. Fourth Street.  White box construction will be starting soon with tenants expected to fill all three retail bays by the year’s end. If you are interested in leasing one of the office spaces still available or would like to know about other Chouteau’s Landing leasing options, please contact Andy Murphy at 314.994.4093.

In light of recent headlines on big St. Louis redevelopment projects and the national economic climate, our June Urban Questions seek to determine if you remain optimistic about development progress in the City of St. Louis and in Chouteau’s Landing.

How did the unexpected downfall of Pyramid Properties and the news of Centene’s departure from Ballpark Village deal affect your viewpoint of redevelopment projects in the City of St. Louis?

Post Your Comment Below.

Headlines Behind The Question
A May 23, 2008 article by the St. Louis Business Journal’s Lisa R. Brown reads:

Nearly two-thirds of beleaguered developer John Steffen’s residential projects are being transferred to two local management firms.

More than $88 million of the $142 million Pyramid Cos.’ portfolio assembled by Steffen in recent years is expected to be transferred within a month. The St. Louis Equity Fund, headed by John Wuest, is taking on the largest chunk: 345 units in several projects, including the 300-unit King Louis Square mixed-income project south of downtown. The Sansone Group will manage the 213-unit Paul Brown Apartments downtown.

Read the full articles on Pyramid and Centene:
May 23, 2008 St. Louis Business Journal Update
May 2, 2008 St. Louis Business Journal Update
April 25, 2008 St. Louis Business Journal

March 26, 2008 St. Louis Business Journal article on Centene and Ballpark Village

As Bushwoods On Fourth Street opened its doors for service at 758 S. Fourth Street and Chivvis Development relocated its offices to 756 S. Fourth Street, construction commenced on two Historic Fourth Street buildings.

750 S. Fourth Street, (rendering pictured top right) with its striking open floor plan and skylight, will reach grey-box status by early July.

904 S. Fourth Street (rendering pictured bottom right) reentered construction in May with roof repairs and the installation of all the windows. The storefront should be complete by mid summer in preparation for new tenants.

Riley’s Flower and Gifts will be moving into the middle bay on the retail level of Historic Fourth Street. Also, G4: Gallery on Fourth Street will open early fall. Gallery on Fourth Street will be managed by Nido, (pronounced Nee-doh) a

St. Louis-based arts consulting and management company led by Elaine Gluck and Kate Duncan.

Watch for more details in July about new tenants and construction progress.

ChivvisDevelopment.com Redesign

Check out the revamped Chivvis Development Web site. Here you will find more news on the construction, leasing and progress of Chouteau’s Landing.

Art Center Changes Name

The Chouteau’s Landing Art Center (CLAC), formerly referred to as The Artery, formally changed its name in May 2008. CLAC will be housed in the 122,000-square-foot Powell Square building, thereby changing the St. Louis skyline. The Art Center will be modeled after The Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, VA and will include working artist studios, educational centers, a rooftop event facility, galleries and boutique businesses.

Improvements to the facade are scheduled to start this year. Business and Space Planning proposals are in development and nearing completion. Watch for more news in the next few months as more details regarding the operation and design of the Chouteau’s Landing Art Center take shape.

Trader Joe’s has four locations in St. Louis County, all located in neighborhoods along the Central Corridor. Since the Trader Joe’s mission is to offer a “neighborhood” grocery, what facts would you use to persuade the company to reconsider investing in a location in the City of St. Louis?

To learn more about the Trader Joe’s mission, visit their site.

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.