City Foundry STL

Adaptive ReuseRetail & EntertainmentHospitalityOffice
Written By Will Smith

Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Partner: FoPa Partners, LLC
Size: 370,000 SF

Overview: City Foundry STL represents an innovative transformation of the historic 15-acre Federal-Mogul foundry site into a bustling mixed-use hub in the heart of St. Louis. This pioneering $230 million redevelopment project, spearheaded by Lawrence Group, introduces a vibrant blend of food, commerce, and entrepreneurial spaces, encapsulating the spirit of community and innovation.

Features:

  • Food Hall: A culinary delight featuring diverse food concepts.

  • Office Space: Creative workspaces designed to inspire and facilitate new ideas.

  • Retail Space: A variety of shops offering unique products and services.

  • Parking Garage: Ample space with modern facilities.

  • Public Amenities: Private programmed street and direct access to the Great Rivers Greenway trail system.

Achievements:

  • Recognized on Forbes' OZ 20 Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts list.

  • Lauded for its strategic adaptive reuse, blending historical preservation with modern development.

Future Development: Phase Two of City Foundry STL will expand the development to include luxury apartments, a mass timber frame office building, and additional retail spaces anchored by a new parking structure.

City Foundry STL - Phase 1 not only revitalizes a key area of St. Louis but also serves as a model for sustainable urban development, preserving the past while building a future full of possibilities.

Will Smith
Previous

Hotel Ignacio