The Housing Awards from the Affordable Housing Production: Rental and For Sale NOFA include a mix of new construction and rehabilitation projects in neighborhoods including The Ville, Hyde Park, Fox Park, Dutchtown, Gravois Park, and the Central West End. Funding sources include the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program administered by CDA.

"CDA is committed to using federal housing funds strategically to support high-quality development and neighborhood revitalization throughout the city," said Matt Moak, CDA Executive Director. "These projects will help return vacant properties to productive use, expand homeownership opportunities, and continue building momentum in neighborhoods across St. Louis."

The Ville Generations project includes nine new homes on North Sarah, just north of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in the tornado-impacted area. These new construction in-fill homes are part of the City's ongoing rebuilding efforts in partnership with trusted community developers like Northside Community Housing, Inc. Nearby St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is advancing a separate ARPA-funded modular housing initiative that will bring ten new modular homes to nearby blocks of 4100 - 4200 Aldine Avenue.

Projects receiving awards include:

Dutchtown Homes

• Applicant: Triple H Real Estate
• Address: 2908 Keokuk
• Neighborhood: Dutchtown
• Funding Source: CDBG
• Award: $609,700
• Total Development Cost: $979,700
• Type: Rehab
• Units: 2

2908 Keokuk pictured on Google Street view in June 2025

The Ville Generations 

• Applicant: Northside Community Housing, Inc.
• Address: 1707, 1709, 1710, 1712, 1715, 1716, 1718, 1719, 1720 N Sarah
• Neighborhood: The Greater Ville
• Funding Source: HOME (Supplemental)
• Award: $834,879
• Total Development Cost: $3,109,057
• Type: New Construction
• Units: 9

2606 N. Sarah completed in 2022 as part of a previous Generations project Northside Community Housing, Inc.

2606 N. Sarah pictured on Google Street view in March 2022.

Generations C

• Applicant: Northside Community Housing, Inc.
• Address: 4175 Washington Blvd
• Neighborhood: Central West End
• Funding Source: CDBG
• Award: $86,198 (Supplemental)
• Total Development Cost: $397,955
• Type: New Construction
• Units: 1

Generations V 

• Applicant: Northside Community Housing, Inc.
• Address: 2424-26 Belle Glade
• Neighborhood: The Ville
• Funding Source: HOME
• Award: $59,490 (Supplemental)
• Total Development Cost: $318,316
• Type: New Construction
• Units: 1

Gravois Park Homes II

• Applicant: WJL Services
• Address: 2912 Miami, 3444 Michigan
• Neighborhood: Gravois Park
• Funding Source: CDBG
• Award: $507,950
• Total Development Cost: $917,950
• Type: New Construction / Rehab
• Units: 2

Irving Home Sales

• Applicant: ND Consulting Group
• Address: 6304 N 25th, 3802 N 23rd, 3800 N 25th, 3901 N 25th, 3905 N 25th, 3909 N 25th, 3913 N 25th, 3730 Vest, 3734 Vest, 2165 Salisbury
• Neighborhood: Hyde Park
• Funding Source: CDBG
• Award: $325,000
• Total Development Cost: $1,645,503
• Type: Rehab
• Units: 11

Fox Park Estates

• Applicant: West End LLC
• Address: 2630 Allen, 2646 Allen, 2648/50 Allen, 2740 Allen, 2753 Allen, 2621 Allen, 2652 Geyer
• Neighborhood: Fox Park
• Funding Source: CDBG
• Award: $1,259,183
• Total Development Cost: $3,129,183
• Type: New Construction
• Units: 7

3923 Ohio Avenue 

• Applicant: Rubicon Corporation
• Address: 3923 Ohio Avenue
• Neighborhood: Dutchtown
• Funding Source: CDBG
• Award: $212,101 (Supplemental)
• Total Development Cost: $471,141
• Type: Rehab
• Units: 1

3923 Ohio Avenue (left) and new in-fill homes construction on formerly vacant lots.

3923 Ohio Avenue (left) pictured on Google Streetview in May 2025. 

Together, the projects represent more than $10.9 million in total development activity and reflect ongoing partnerships between CDA, nonprofit developers, community development organizations, and private sector partners working to increase access to safe, affordable housing.

These awards are part of CDA's competitive Spring 2025Affordable Housing Production: Rental and For Sale Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Funding recommendations were delayed as the agency shifted resources to tornado response and housing recovery efforts following the May 16, 2025 storm.

The Community Development Administration administers federal housing and community development funding on behalf of the City of St. Louis, including HOME and CDBG funds provided through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

About the Community Development Administration (CDA):

Established in 1974, CDA invests approximately $25 million each year in affordable housing, community development, and public services across St. Louis. As the City's housing and community development agency, CDA works in partnership with HUD, the Planning and Urban Design Agency and the St. Louis Development Corporation to ensure that funding priorities are transparent, competitive, and community-driven.

The report was commissioned by CDA and prepared by the STL Vacancy Collaborative (STLVC), a coalition of residents, nonprofits, businesses, researchers, and public agencies dedicated to reducing vacancy and its impacts across the city.

The analysis builds on two years of work through the Vacancy Strategy Initiative (VSI), which brought together more than a dozen City departments and hundreds of community participants to analyze vacancy issues, trends, and data and develop strategies for addressing the issue.

"Vacancy affects everyone - the stability of neighborhoods, property values and the long-term fiscal health of our city," said Mayor Cara Spencer. "I would like to thank CDA and the STL Vacancy Collaborative for making sure we, as a city, have solid data that we will use as we ramp up our efforts to tackle vacancy and build stronger neighborhoods across St. Louis."

"CDA is committed to stabilizing neighborhoods and growing affordable housing in the City of St. Louis," said Matt Moak, Executive Director of the Community Development Administration. "We are grateful for the many housing development partners whose success stories are highlighted in this report. We look forward to continuing successes together."

Today, St. Louis has more than 24,000 vacant parcels, including over 9,000 vacant buildings and approximately 15,000 vacant lots. The report finds that nearly 90 percent of vacant buildings in St. Louis are privately owned, underscoring the need for coordinated action between government, residents, and the private sector.
Vacancy also carries significant financial costs for residents and for the City of St. Louis taxpayers. The report estimates:

• $310 million in lost personal property value and unrealized family wealth from vacant property affecting the value of nearby occupied homes and properties.
• $25 million in lost potential annual real estate tax revenue due to the collective depressed property values
• Approximately $20 million annually in City services dedicated to maintaining vacant property, including $9,250,000 from public safety services (EMS, police, fire,).

Vacancy is also geographically concentrated. Approximately 84 percent of vacant parcels are located north of Delmar Boulevard, reflecting decades of population loss, disinvestment, and structural inequality.

The report also highlights success stories led by community development corporations and nonprofit developers, demonstrating how coordinated investment and neighborhood leadership can transform vacant properties into affordable housing, community assets, and new economic opportunity.

In addition to analyzing the causes and costs of vacancy, the report proposes a ten-year roadmap for coordinated action, including:

• Establishing stronger coordination across City departments and agencies
• Modernizing parcel-level data systems and public dashboards
• Expanding financial tools to stabilize and redevelop vacant properties
• Targeting strategies based on neighborhood vacancy conditions
• Increasing transparency and community engagement in vacancy reduction efforts.

The views and conclusions expressed in the report are those of the authors and the STL Vacancy Collaborative and do not necessarily represent the official positions of the City of St. Louis or the CDA.

About the Community Development Administration (CDA):
Established in 1974, CDA invests approximately $25 million each year in affordable housing, community development, and public services across St. Louis. As the City's housing and community development agency, CDA works in partnership with HUD, the Planning and Urban Design Agency and the St. Louis Development Corporation to ensure that funding priorities are transparent, competitive, and community-driven.
 

Plan Area 4 includes the neighborhoods of Wells-Goodfellow, Kingsway West, Hamilton Heights, Penrose, Fairground Neighborhood, O'Fallon and College Hill.

Join us for a special "Breakfast Club" community open house — where breakfast, music and neighborhood planning come together. Residents and business owners are invited to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere featuring breakfast favorites, coffee, a live DJ and opportunities to connect with neighbors while helping shape the future of Plan Area 4. This interactive, open-house-style event is designed to encourage conversation, feedback and community engagement in a relaxed and collaborative setting. No formal presentation will be given — just meaningful discussions, ideas and planning together.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Review draft recommendations for Plan Area 4
• Provide feedback on proposed ideas and strategies
• Learn how community input has shaped the planning process so far
• Speak directly with members of the planning team and project partners
• Explore ways to stay involved as the planning effort continues

Residents are encouraged to register in advance by scanning the QR code below or by going to the Plan Area 4 Community Meeting 3 Registration Form.

For more information about PlanSTL or to follow updates for Plan Area 4, visit the PlanSTL website or email the team at info@planstl4.com.

Residents who normally have their roll carts collected on Mondays (solid waste) and Thursdays (recycling) will have their trash collected on Monday, June 15, 2026 and recyclables collected on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Residents who normally have their roll carts collected on Tuesdays (solid waste) and Fridays (recycling) will receive trash collection on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 and recyclables collected on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

The yard waste collection will resume on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

For convenient reference see the Refuse Division website where residents can also find answers to questions about Remodeling and Renovation, Illegal Dumping, Bulky and B.O.A.T. Items (Batteries, Oil, Appliances, Tires), Yard Waste and Christmas Trees, and Recycling.  Also for hazardous waste, please check out our program.

Mayor Cara Spencer announced today the appointment of Stephen Davis as the City's new chief economic development officer, effective Monday, June 1. Davis, a seasoned leader in economic development, joins the Mayor's Office from the St. Louis Development (SLDC), where he has served as vice president of strategic partnerships and initiatives since 2022.

In this high-impact role, Davis will serve as the mayor's strategic advisor on business conditions and a primary liaison to major private and institutional stakeholders, including employers, developers and regional leaders. He will be responsible for defining and accelerating the City's economic agenda, expanding the tax base and addressing equity and racial disparities through targeted economic initiatives. Davis will also serve as the chair of the SLDC board and lead the City's top priority economic development projects.

"Stephen brings a proven track record of facilitating catalytic investments and building the collaborative partnerships necessary to drive St. Louis's economic future," said Mayor Cara Spencer. "His deep roots in our innovation ecosystem and his success in business retention and expansion make him the ideal leader to advance our vision for an inclusive and resilient economy."

During his tenure as vice president of strategic partnerships and initiatives at SLDC, Davis secured catalytic investments across advanced manufacturing, bioscience, geospatial innovation and entrepreneurship sectors. He served as the primary business retention and expansion lead for major employers, including Boeing, MilliporeSigma, Anheuser-Busch, ICL, Procter & Gamble and Anders Certified Public Accountants. He also strengthened regional innovation ecosystems through work with GeoFutures, AMICSTL, BioSTL and Harris-Stowe.

"We at SLDC appreciate Stephen's years of service here and wish him well with driving forward economic development in the city," said SLDC President and CEO Stephen Westbrooks. "We're excited Stephen will continue working with SLDC and other city departments in his new role."

Davis' leadership has garnered significant recognition, including the 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council for Business Retention & Expansion leadership and the 2025 Business Retention & Expansion Award from the Missouri Economic Development Council for his leadership on the $1.9 billion Boeing expansion. Furthermore, he received the 2025 Special Achievement in GIS Award from ESRI for developing a Digital Twin to support community development in The Ville.

"St. Louis succeeds when public, private and community partners work together toward a shared vision," said Davis. "I am honored to support Mayor Spencer's administration in strengthening our competitive position and ensuring that our economic growth benefits every neighborhood in our city."

Prior to his role as vice president, Davis served as a major projects manager at SLDC, managing strategic development projects, workforce initiatives and business incentive negotiations. Before joining SLDC, he was a regional engagement senior project manager for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, serving the St. Louis region. In that capacity, he supported employer expansions and administered federal and state grant funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and successfully funded key infrastructure projects through the Governor's Transportation Cost-Share program.

Davis holds an MBA from Webster University and a bachelor's degree from DePauw University. He is an active leader in the community, serving on the boards of T-REX, the Cortex Entrepreneurship Advisory Board and the First Tee of Greater St. Louis. 

This combination increases risk for heat-related illness, injuries, communicable disease spread, and strain on emergency systems.

Health Tips and Guidance

Heat and Hydration 

• Heat-related illness is the most predictable and preventable risk.
• Take advantage of cooling stations around Energizer Park and the surrounding areas. Keep cool during extreme heat, wear light, loose-fitted clothing. If you get overheated, move to a shaded area. 

Hand Hygiene

• Practicing hand hygiene prevents illnesses and the spread of infections to others.
• Wash hands often, especially before eating and after using the restroom. 

Alcohol and Crowd Behavior

• Know your limits before you arrive. There are medical and sobering tents available for use. Be aware of alcohol service limits and water pairing policies. 
• Anyone in attendance can ask an usher or stadium worker for assistance.

Medical Services

Emergency Medical Service units will be positioned throughout Energeizer Park and the City. First Aid Rooms at Energizer Park:

• Main Concourse, behind Section 142
• Upper Concourse, behind Sections 225/226

Emergency Preparedness

• Plan for severe weather, crowd incidents, and security threats. Sign up for the emergency alert system.
• Sign up for NotifySTL emergency alerts to receive important updates during events and severe weather. Fast alerts help you stay informed and prepared. 

Food Safety

• Food-borne illness can be an issue. City of St Louis Department of Health's Food and Beverage Control will be on-site, helping to ensure the safety of food. 
• Please purchase food and drinks from approved vendors and reputable sources. 
• If food doesn't look or smell right, don't risk it. Be mindful if a food or drink container is breached. 

Stay Home if Sick

• Stay home if you are sick. If you have a fever, cough or other contagious symptoms, avoid events and gatherings. Wash hands frequently. Use soap and water and scrub hands for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when handwashing isn't possible. Cover coughs and sneezes. Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue.

Apply Sunscreen and Bug Spray

• Apply a layer of sunscreen to exposed skin 15-30 minutes before going outdoors. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, and again after sweating. 
• Apply bug spray to combat mosquitoes and other bugs and remain safe from potential illnesses. The CDC recommends using EPA-registered insect repellents containing DEET to protect against mosquito and tick bites. 

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Energizer Park

State of MO World Cup in Missouri - 2026

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at SLATE:

These seasonal positions last approximately six months and are excellent opportunities for job seekers looking for steady, hands-on outdoor work, valuable experience and a pathway into public service. City of St. Louis residency is not required. 

Position Overview

• Pay Rate: Starting at $16.91 per hour (varies by position).
• Departments: Parks Division, Forestry Division and Recreation Division.
• Available Roles: Utility workers, recreation assistants, lifeguards and lifeguard supervisors. 

Applicant Requirements 

• Must be at least 16 years old. 
• Preference is given to candidates with one year of general manual labor, construction or groundskeeping experience. 
• Must be comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors in various weather conditions, depending on the position. 

Attendees should bring an updated resume and valid identification. Those unable to attend can apply online. 

Event Details

• What: City of St. Louis Utility Worker Hiring Event.
• When: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
• Where: SLATE, 1520 Market St., 3rd Floor Conference Room, St. Louis, MO 63103.

For more information, contact the Department of Personnel at 314-622 4308 or personnel@stlouis-mo.gov. 

The City was notified of the security shortfall, due to ranger vacancies, days before the pool season was set to begin. Due to the lack of a constant security presence during pool hours by Park Rangers or an SLMPD-contracted alternative, the City's free pools risked not being able to open for the summer.

Fortunately, under the leadership of Sheriff John Hayden, the Sheriff's Office has offered to take on this additional duty until private security can be onboarded, allowing pools to open as planned this weekend. Constant security presence during pool hours is necessary to ensure the safety of everyone at the pools while allowing lifeguards to remain fully focused on those who are swimming. Park Rangers have historically provided this security, in line with their responsibilities of "maintaining order, and ensuring the safety of visitors at city parks, recreation centers, and forest facilities."

"The St. Louis summer is just around the corner, and our kids are going on summer break, with many looking to cool down and have a fun, safe time at our free outdoor pools," said Mayor Cara Spencer. "It's extremely disappointing that state control means that the Park Rangers, which City taxpayers pay for, won't be providing this basic security service at some of our key Parks Department facilities this summer. I am very grateful to the Sheriff's Office for stepping up to make sure our kids can take advantage of our outdoor pools while we find a long-term solution."

While the Sheriff's Office is able to cover these Park Rangers duties in the short term, it cannot - and is not meant to - provide these services the entire summer. The City is therefore pursuing contracted security services, which should be paid for out of the Park Rangers budget using excess salary dollars from current vacancies.

Accordingly, the mayor urges the Board of Police Commissioners to amend its Resolution No. 2026-19, which requested the transfer of $250,000 out of the Park Rangers salary account to fund police vehicles, and instead transfer those excess salary funds to contracted security services to fulfill the mission of the Park Rangers. It is standard procedure for City departments to cover the cost of contracted services to fill service gaps when needed. Park Ranger security responsibilities are no different and should be covered by SLMPD.

FEMA-eligible demolitions are being conducted by state-contracted firms under the oversight of SEMA, in close coordination with the City of St. Louis Recovery Office, Building Division and Department of Health. Both City and State demolition programs are now fully active, with combined funding to support more than 470 demolitions in the tornado zone, over 70% of which were vacant or condemned pre-tornado.

"For the families on these blocks, every damaged structure is a daily reminder of what they lost. Demolishing the buildings that can't be salvaged doesn't make the community whole, but it does mean we're seeing long-awaited progress and clearing a path for rebuilding," said Mayor Cara Spencer. "I'm grateful for the efforts of our Recovery Office and Building Division to get these properties ready for demolition, and to FEMA and the State of Missouri for their partnership with the City."

FEMA PPDR Program at a Glance

• Properties cleared for demolition in this phase: 19 permits issued, with up to 65 identified in the pipeline
• Neighborhoods: Greater Ville, Kingsway East, Academy/Sherman Park, Fountain Park, Lewis Place, The Ville, Vandeventer, O'Fallon, Penrose
• Start date: Thursday, May 14
• Resident hotline: STLRecovers at 833-925-0977

How the Program Works

Properties included in this phase have been identified through owner requests for demolition, verified with structural assessments by the City's Building Division and approved by the State and FEMA based on criteria for federally reimbursable demolition. Demolitions in this program proceed only after the property owner has signed a right-of-entry (ROE) agreement authorizing the State and its contractors to perform the work at no cost to the owner.

Property owners who have not yet signed a right-of-entry agreement and believe their property may qualify can contact the Recovery Office at 833-925-0977. ROE applications closed on February 28, but late applications will be considered if the property is likely eligible under the FEMA program.

For non-FEMA eligible tornado-damaged properties, $10 million in state funding from Senate Bill 1 was allocated to the City for a pilot project to cover demolition costs for 120 properties along major street corridors.

"Debris removal is underway, and we recognize the multiple barriers and obstacles that our team has overcome in this process. In an area where many families did not have insurance and many properties did not qualify for federal assistance, it was critical for us to find a path forward to rebuild and make progress," said Governor Mike Kehoe. "On behalf of my office and our state agencies, I want to thank Mayor Spencer and city partners, as well as Missouri's federal delegation and FEMA, for their continued efforts to make St. Louis whole again, and even better than before."

Safety and Neighborhood Protections

Safety precautions and neighborhood notification are built into every demolition. Crews distribute door hangers to surrounding residents at least 48 hours before work begins, pre-wet structures the night before and apply continuous water suppression throughout the demolition to control dust. All asbestos and lead-containing materials are handled and disposed of in accordance with state and federal requirements, and the Recovery Office is actively developing partnerships to provide continuous air monitoring at active sites.

"This is what coordinated recovery looks like. For this FEMA-funded program, the City has been the front door for residents, the State is running the demolition operation, and FEMA is funding the lion's share," said Julian Nicks, chief recovery officer for the City of St. Louis.

Federal Disaster Assistance

This phase of demolitions is funded through FEMA disaster assistance authorized under the federal disaster declaration for the May 2025 storms (DR-4877-MO). The federal funding covers 75% of eligible costs, with the remaining costs covered by the State of Missouri under Senate Bill 1.

For Residents

Residents with health concerns or requests can contact the City of St. Louis Citizen Service Bureau at 311 or visit https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/csb/.

In 2025, SLDC launched Learn2Tech as part of the ConnectSTL initiative to help residents build real-world digital skills for work, school, and everyday life. For additional information about other programs, please visit the ConnectSTL portal (https://connect-stl.org/).  

The free, 4-week trainings have been held across the city in locations such as the Northside Economic Empowerment Center, Marquette Recreational Center, and Tandy Community Center, and now the classes will also be offered at SLATE's computer lab. 

The classes at SLATE will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2 to 4 p.m. The SLATE's computer lab is located on the third floor of the SLATE Missouri Job Center at 1520 Market Street.

The program will introduce participants to essential computer skills, digital tools, and emerging technologies that are increasingly shaping today's workplaces. As artificial intelligence and digital platforms continue to transform industries, digital literacy and computer confidence are becoming important pathways to future career success and economic opportunity. 

"Technology skills are becoming essential in nearly every career field, and programs like Learn2Tech help ensure St. Louis residents are prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow," said Connie Johnson, Executive Director of SLATE. "SLATE is proud and excited to open our office to this advanced computer training opportunity and to partner in creating greater access to digital skills, career readiness, and long-term success for our community." 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must live and reside in a qualified census tract
• Eligibility is verified prior to device and internet distribution
• Devices and internet access are awarded after successful program completion

The first cohort of students at SLATE starts on June 1, 2026. The second cohort begins July 6, 2026. Participants can sign up through this link.

About St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) 

St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is the independent economic development agency serving the City of St. Louis, Missouri. It is an action-oriented organization that exists to empower, develop and transform St. Louis through a vibrant, just and growing economy where all people can thrive. Learn more at developstlouis.org/homestl.

About SLATE Missouri Job Center
SLATE is the City of St. Louis government agency providing no-cost services to job seekers and businesses, including employment assistance, job training, and career advancement opportunities. Since 1975, SLATE has remained committed to developing a strong, inclusive workforce that supports economic growth throughout the city. For more information, visit www.stlworks.com or call (314) 589-8000.