SLDC is thrilled to be part of a collaboration with St. Louis-based organizations that has been named a finalist for a $25 million philanthropic Open Call by Capital One.

Learn more: https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2026/10/15/st-louis-capital-one-homeownership-grant-finalist.html

This week, SLDC presented Project Connect’s OurPlan to the City of St. Louis Planning Commission, helping formalize a long-term vision for six North St. Louis neighborhoods.

Read more: https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-09-11/project-revitalize-north-st-louis-neighborhoods-nga

Hear SLDC President and CEO Stephen Westbrooks on Fox 2 St. Louis discuss the 2026 Mayor’s Celebration of Businesses luncheon here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/mayors-celebration-of-business-to-highlight-new-investment-in-st-louis/

Reserve your seat: https://www.developstlouis.org/luncheon

A 100-year-old building has been reimagined as one of St. Louis’ most distinctive destinations: 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis. With support from SLDC, the $90m adaptive reuse development brings together hospitality, public art, local partnerships and community programming.

🔗 https://ow.ly/8Htv50ZLBoW

HomeSTL funds reserved Aug. 31. SLDC is no longer accepting requests. Submitted requests are waitlisted; buyers must close by Sept. 30.

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/st-louis-first-time-homebuyer-program-helps-families-build-a-future-in-the-city/63-bf2c95c9-1cd4-4675-8f8a-659a487265ba