St. Louis County approved $10 million to help support the redevelopment of 35 acres of land surrounding the Patient Care Center on UMSL’s South Campus into the North County Business and Workforce District. (Google Earth image)
The St. Louis County Council last month voted to approve $10 million to support the development of the planned North County Business and Workforce District on South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
The funding will add to $80 million the university has received from the state of Missouri over the past three years as it works to transform and modernize its campus while working to meet the needs of students now and in the future. Through those efforts, UMSL is establishing an academic core on North Campus and freeing up land for mixed-use redevelopment south of Natural Bridge Road.
Plans for the district call for new investments in North St. Louis County that will have a positive impact on surrounding communities by attracting new businesses, employees and eventually amenities and services like a childcare center, grocery store, restaurants and other mixed use commercial and residential spaces.
“We are grateful to the St. Louis County Council for their support of UMSL’s vision for our campus and surrounding communities, including our ambitious plan to establish a North St. Louis County Business and Workforce District,” Chancellor Kristin Sobolik said. “This incredible investment will not only allow UMSL to build a campus for the future that will serve students for decades to come but will create a positive economic impact in the region by providing comprehensive, community-based services and amenities, while welcoming businesses and opportunities to grow Missouri’s workforce.”
UMSL is committed to engaging the St. Louis community throughout the process and, in alignment with its role as an anchor institution, will work to ensure that the new development supports the local community and drives inclusive economic opportunity for area residents and business owners.
To learn more about the transformation of the UMSL Campus, visit https://www.umsl.edu/transform/.
