chrizow goes to The Lou.
Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:40 am
Chrizow-- I'm glad you got to explore Saint Louis, but I am troubled by your painting the city as a "ghost town." Yes, the city fell hard, but it never died. Most of the decline has been concentrated on the North Side and many city neighborhoods are in better shape today than they have ever been. No old city in America is what it used to be, but St. Louis is making great strides. There has never been more investment in the city in my lifetime than there is now. The population loss is slowing down, and there are people moving back into the denser neighborhoods. Population is shifting, not really declining. Many people are moving to outer suburbs, but many others are moving into the city again.
For those of us who live here in the city, St. Louis is very much alive. There is always room for improvement, but the urban fabric of the city is indeed vibrant and diverse.
For those of us who live here in the city, St. Louis is very much alive. There is always room for improvement, but the urban fabric of the city is indeed vibrant and diverse.