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State sends $1.8 million tax break for downtown development

Missouri's Department of Economic Development is providing $1.8 million in remediation tax credits for the redevelopment of Building 9 of the former Cupples Warehouse complex in downtown St. Louis,... Read More

Two local projects buck the condo bust

"Location, location, location" has long been the mantra in real estate. Even with condo sales virtually dead in the water, when the mantra fits, sales happen.Take the Ball Park Lofts at... Read More

Colorful G.W. Lofts on Washington Completed

The historic renovation of G.W. Lofts at 2615 Washington Avenue in St. Louis is brightening up the western reaches of the Washington  loft district. With 60 rental units, G.W. Lofts' surprising... Read More

Developer Completes $14M Renovation of Historic Warehouse

St. Louis, Mo.--The $14 million renovation of G.W. Lofts, a six-building, 60-unit rental community in St. Louis, has been completed. The development was originally a warehouse for the Edwin F. Guth... Read More

Fueled by passion, Kevin McGowan reshapes Midwest downtowns into vibrant, livable communities.

Kevin McGowan fondly recounts his first taste of living it large in downtown St. Louis. In 1996, he and two of his brothers moved into a penthouse unit on Washington Avenue, the city's main... Read More