Tracking Development Around MetroLink

Citizens for Modern Transit advocates the building and expansion of future MetroLink stations emphasizing how light rail has played an integral role in building successful communities of residential neighborhoods and businesses.

With that in mind, CMT is compiling the first database of major economic and residential development projects located around MetroLink stations. The database looks at three different areas: the Original Stations, the St. Clair County IL Stations and the Cross County extension.

All projects have to fall within a half mile "development zone" surrounding the Stations and each project must cost at least $100,000. Those projects not completed must at least have a signed contract in order to be included in the chart.

The original MetroLink extension opened in 1993 to record ridership and will celebrate its 10th Anniversary this summer. Since the opening of MetroLink in St. Louis, there has been significant development and redevelopment around many of the stations including revitalization efforts around such stations as the Delmar and Wellston Stations. These projects have included both public and private investments and many have utilized the state's historic tax credit program especially in the downtown area. The development within a half mile radius (10-minute walk) from the original alignment includes 1,457 nmore than $4,348,000,000 in public and private investment with 2,865 new residential units and 4,137 new hotel rooms added in the region. By the time all projects are completed, it will include more than 5,705,800 of square feet developed.

Development surrounding St. Clair County, IL extension
Development surrounding Cross County MetroLink extension