I was on the wrong side of the tracks when the first Metro train broke through a ceremonial ribbon at the brand-new MetroLink station at Cortex Innovation Community last Tuesday, July 31. The first train was carrying Bi-State, Metro Transit and Cortex officials as well as national, state and local government leaders. The opening of…
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McPherson’s Jack Grone on “The TIF Trade”
The latest bit of reporting from CWEnder Jack Grone on his McPherson, Independent Journalism for St. Louis and Beyond site will be of interest to city residents, especially CWEnders. It is not a quick read, but if you’ve wondered how Tax Increment Financing works, this well-researched article will be helpful. The introduction: The Argyle TIF (Argyle…
New and Notable
Up-Down Arcade Bar Wins Legal Challenge, Gets Liquor License at Long Last by Sara Henske. The headline above, posted yesterday on the Riverfront Times website, provided a long-awaited answer to CWE residents who have been wondering about the status of Up-Down Arcade Bar’s liquor license application. The owners of Up-Down, who signed a lease for the…