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Change is Needed

Change is Needed

Change is Needed

Links to Resources:

St. Louis Homelessness/Understanding the Problem
Op-Ed on Downtown Economy
Op-Ed on Homeless Issues
Analysis of Homeless Bill of Rights
Causes and Impacts of Nuisance Properties
Statement on Public Safety - Immediate Action Steps
Letter to Board of Aldermen Regarding Short-Term Rentals
Statement on Mass Shooting at 1409 Washington Ave on June 11, 2023
Press Release - Understanding the Level of Police Presence
Downtown Safety - Understanding the Level of Police Presence
Making Downtown St. Louis Safer — A Five-Point Proposal
Proposed City Ordinance to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Proposed City Ordinance to Secure Surface Parking Lots
November 2nd, 2020 Citizens Letter to the Existing CID’s Chair & Executive Director
September 8th, 2020 Citizens Letter to Mayor Krewson re: Public Safety Issues Downtown
July 7th, 2020 Citizens Letter to Mayor Krewson re: Public Safety Issues Downtown
Deficiencies of the existing CID’s August 2020 Petition and Associated Documents to Amend the Current Community Improvement District (CID)
Downtown in Decline
Crumbling Infrastructure & Public Spaces
Growing Insecurity
Downtown’s Tax Base is Not Growing
The Existing CID’s Management Plan
Operational Focus
Governance
Our Mission
Citizens Letter to Property Owners
September 15th 2020 Citizens Virtual Town Hall Agenda
September 15th 2020 Citizens Virtual Town Hall
February 2, 2021 Citizens Virtual Town Hall

Follow these links to learn more.

Along with three other community groups, Citizens for a Greater Downtown has released a paper the seeks to shed some light on the homelessness issue in the City of St. Louis. The “Unhoused Bill of Rights” that was introduced in the Board of Aldermen in late 2023 would profoundly affect neighborhoods in the City, and particularly Downtown. Much of the bill was based on claims made by proponents that don’t stand up to common sense scrutiny. Our report provides meaningful data that we hope will inform future debate on the homelessness issue.

Press Release St. Louis Homelessness/Understanding the Problem
St. Louis Homelessness/Understanding the Problem
An analysis of BB 126, 127, 128 (“Unhoused Bill of Rights”)
Matt O’Leary authored an op-ed in the St. Louis Business Journal about homeless issues.

Les Sterman wrote a piece for the St. Louis Business Journal about development in Downtown

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