Alive Magazine held their client appreciation party at Black Label Gallery Lounge
on   February 18.  Check out images of the space and the party by
Studio M Photographic.

When news came of Left Bank Books’ return to Downtown St. Louis with a new satellite location – for once, it really felt like something about which to cheer. The beloved Left Bank Books’ is not only a home-grown, favorite City business and a much needed lifestyle offering for Downtown, but also Left Bank’s expansion brings a renewed surge of confidence in Downtown’s renaissance. Just maybe, despite the avalanche of negative economic news, Downtown St. Louis will succeed in developing a destination shopping district.

So, this month, we at Chivvis would like to know are there any other businesses – local or national – that you think will provide the same excitement and confidence in Downtown St. Louis?

Please let us know in the comments what businesses you would like to see Downtown.

November 4 was a demonstration of the power of public opinion. Now, let your opinion help shape St. Louis.

The Chivvis Development team is developing a sustainable business plan to ensure the longevity of the future Chouteau’s Landing Art Center (CLAC).  Part of this effort is a number of interviews with local artists and arts organizations.  This research will help us identify missing niches in the St. Louis art market and ways CLAC can improve St. Louis’  art offerings.  However, it’s no good to build an art center if no one attends, and it can’t sustain itself.  So, please leave your comments on what you hope CLAC will fulfill in expanding the St. Louis art community from the types of workshop studios and classes offered to the art forms you would like to see represented in CLAC.

Truly, your opinion counts. All information collected will be used to earn support and funding for CLAC.  So what you contribute will influence the final incarnation of this endeavor. Learn more about CLAC at www.clacstl.com.  Or Email Stacey if you would like to talk directly with a member of our Research Feasibility team.

Thank you  for helping us redefine the City and region of St. Louis.

Final Construction Starts
in Weeks to Complete 904 S. Fourth in Chouteau’s Landing, and we are offering discounted rates on remaining bays.

If you are an artist interested in leasing studio space in the building,
call Gelinda Connell at 314.588.9859.

If you are looking to move your commercial business into a loft-style office space with great views, call Andy Murphy at 314.994.4093.

South Bays at 904 S. Fourth Street Leasing for $500/mo NNN

904 S. Fourth Street - First Floor Retail (pictured left)
900 Square Feet
$650/mo + common area fees
A great space for artists wanting a studio/retail space to maximize sales while creating an exciting atmosphere in which to work.
- Streetfront & Private Back Entries
- Exposed Brick
- Private Restroom
- Located just three blocks from Stadium
- LOTS of natural light (windows covered for security during construction)
- 13-foot ceilings
- Historic building

904 S. Fourth Street - Second & Third Floor South Bays (pictured right)
900 Square Feet
$500/mo + common area fees
These bays will make great work space for a local artist or two and include a great urban landscape view for inspiration.
- Private Suite
- Located just three blocks from Stadium
- LOTS of natural light (windows covered for security during construction)
- 13-foot ceilings
- Historic building

Large Third Floor Bay with Skylight.

Call Andy at 314.994.4093 for discounted rates on “Bay 3A.”

This space adapts well to the creative entrepreneurer or aspiring small business. Find out how you can be moving in to this spectacular office by spring 2009. With almost 2,000 square feet, the third-floor, loft-style office suite features:
- Beautiful Skylight
- Amazing Views of Bridge and Stadium
- Is located near I-55, I-44, I-64 and I-70 access points
- Open Floor Plan
- 13-foot ceilings

For more options visit ChivvisDevelopment.com!

Craft Alliance at the Kranzberg Art Center
The Lieutenant of Inishmore At The Repertory Theatre
Hot City Theatre: Killing Women
Jazz at The Bistro: Brian Owens
The Birth of Cool at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum
Howard Shore’s Lord of The Ring’s Symphony
Trash to Art at Koken Art Factory
A Slice of Life at Marbles Yoga Studio
The Second City: Deface The Nation at the Touhill
Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired - Webster Film Series

If we have forgotten something, please let us know in the comments section of our website.

If you would like to learn more about the Chouteau’s Landing Art Center that will begin this fall, please sign up at clacstl.com.  Please be sure to note on the signup pages if you want to know about event opportunities,  potential live/work spaces, renting studio space or employment opportunities.  Then, we can contact you directly when more information is available.

Thanks for your interest and your support!

Chivvis is excited to announce Historic Fourth Street’s newest addition - Bushwoods On Fourth Street, a bar and grill that opened Friday, April 25, 2008. Then in the fall, Riley’s Flower and Gifts will relocate to 904 Historic Fourth Street along with other businesses that will be announced later this spring.

Chivvis Development is helping these entrepreneurs expand their businesses to Historic Fourth Street with strategic publicity, including business profiles in Chouteau’s Landing advertisements, announcements on ChouteausLanding.com and continued press releases promoting Chouteau’s Landing businesses.

While Historic Fourth Street is a great location for small- and medium-sized companies and retailers, Chouteau’s Landing is a 58-acre district with numerous possibilities for larger companies. Chouteau Avenue and prime locations with Downtown views and I-64 and I-70 exposure are available for Class-A office buildings or business campus options.

Call Andy Murphy at 314.994.4093 or Ben Holley at 314.446.2901 to learn more about what commercial leasing opportunities are available to you in Chouteau’s Landing.

Chivvis Development has set forth a mission for Chouteau’s Landing to be an arts district. Do you think a centralized arts district will help transform Downtown St. Louis into a more attractive city for regional and national audiences as well as citizens of St. Louis? And how often do you take advantage of St. Louis’ museums, galleries and art events in the City?

Let us know your opinion on the comments link below. Invite your friends to respond as well. To join our newsletter, enter your email in the box at the bottom of each page on the Web site and click the Submit button. Your email will not be sold to outside parties.

In August 2007, a Danforth Foundation study revealed a need for the St. Louis Arch Grounds to connect with surrounding neighborhoods and be more accessible to the public. In what ways do you think the Chouteau’s Landing redevelopment project can assist in making these connections, and how would you prioritize them in regards to the entire Chouteau’s Landing project?

For more information on the August 2007 Danforth study, visit:
Mayor’s Office
St. Louis Front Page
Post-Dispatch Article
Charlie Brennan Show - Podcast