This podcast episode explores the decline of St. Louis's downtown office district and the challenges it faces in revitalizing the area. The city center, once vibrant and bustling, has become a ghost town with empty streets, boarded-up storefronts, and broken glass littering the sidewalks. The departure of businesses to rival office districts, such as Clayton, and the closure of iconic buildings like the Railway Exchange and AT&T Tower have contributed to the decline. The lack of apartment residents and the impact of the pandemic have further exacerbated the situation. Despite these challenges, there is hope for revitalization through efforts to make the streets more pedestrian-friendly, attract new businesses, and convert vacant office buildings into residential units.
