Revealing Our Humanity

Revealing Our Humanity

In 2014 the St. Louis region became the epicenter of tensions between police forces and communities of color with the killing of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson. Suddenly, the strained relationship, that had existed for decades, was a national news...
Etzel Community Center Programs

Etzel Community Center Programs

After School Program SLACO has a free after-school program in the Etzel Community Center.    Neighborhood Houses, an organization highly experienced in delivering quality after-school programs, manages all aspects of the program under contract with...
Vacancy Committee

Vacancy Committee

Vacancy Approaches Seen as Critical to the Success of Neighborhoods The scourge of vacancy in St. Louis developed over many years for many reasons and needs a variety of approaches and time to address it. Vacant properties pose many problems, including: Attracting...
Prop NS Stabilized buildings UPDATE

Prop NS Stabilized buildings UPDATE

Reprinting a letter from St. Louis Development Corp. Just wanted to thank you for your service on the former SLACO Vacancy Committee and subcommittees.  Your work has pushed the City on a path to begin work on some vacate buildings. I hope you will become a part...

Green & Efficient Buildings Follow-Up

“Thank you all for attending yesterday’s info session about the Green & Efficient Buildings Are Better pilot project. We are excited to see so many who are interested in pursuing energy efficiency opportunities! As promised, I’m following up with...