Join Us Tonight to Open Our Front Door!

Yesterday was a big day for the city of St. Louis. Five finalists in the CityArchRiver competition unveiled their proposals for the the St. Louis riverfront. Together we took our first step towards a bold and vibrant re-imagining of the arch grounds that will shape the image of St. Louis for the next half century.

While highway removal was not made explicit in every design scheme, a closer look reveals amazing support for highway removal. To quote the teams themselves:

“City to River articulates an enormous number of benefits arising from such a scheme…”

Skidmore Owings Merrill/Hargreaves/BIG

“..the benefits of removing the highway altogether are clear...”

Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

“Full Circle’s grand loop of transportation facilities could be easily integrated into its [City to River’s] design."

Weiss-Manfredi

"We predict fanfare should the elevated highway that cuts off Laclede’s Landing be removed."

Behnisch

These proposals make it clear that experts from around the nation and world agree with City to River's growing network of supporters that highway removal is the ultimate solution to reconnect the city and riverfront.

Please join us tonight to learn more about the entries, show support for highway removal, and make your voice heard on this pivotal issue.

The front door of St. Louis has been unlocked. Can you help us open it?

Schlafly Tap Room Club Room

2100 Locust Street

7:30 PM

Free + Music and Trivia

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122314691149933&ref=ts

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