St. Louis leaders look to Detroit for pointers on how to build a lasting resurgence

Detroit Had a Big Renaissance. Could St. Louis Do the Same? - Construction Forum

From St. Louis Public Radio: Can St. Louis reverse its population decline, combat property vacancies and mimic other cities’ big turnarounds? City and philanthropic leaders mused on the topic as they discussed how St. Louis might be able to mimic the “Detroit Renaissance” at the Northside Movement Center on Tuesday. In the room sat dozens of leaders from the city, business and philanthropic sectors. The event, hosted by St. Louis Development Cor…

St. Louis leaders look to Detroit for pointers on how to build a lasting resurgence

At a panel Tuesday, local leaders heard how Detroit turned its fortunes around, and takeaways for how St. Louis could do the same.