The results seem pretty positive.



I especially like this comment:

Downtown has improved vastly in the 6 years I've been here. It still has a long way to go. More emphasis should be made on preserving our architectural heritage instead of tearing it down for surface parking or garages.

Does someone on urbanstl work downtown?



http://www.downtownstl.org/



It's a PDF file. Click where it says "Office Workers Survey Results, click here. "

The office worker density map is interesting. The area around Tucker is particularly sparse, but projects like The 411 will certainly help that.

Jeff707 wrote:Did you see how few people use Gateway Mall?

But that'll change when it becomes a sculpture garden. Promise.

Jeff707 wrote:Apparently the Gap is considered high end shopping.

And Old Navy.



I will say that I agree with that person's general point - it would be good to have some national retailers in addition to the boutique shops. Same with restaurants - I'm surprised that we don't have a McDonald's, Taco Bell, etc.

It's amazing how many people request things that we already have downtown. One person requested a park where they can have picnics...um hello?



I lost it when someone said they wanted more upscale shopping options like gap/old navy/ and a cigar shop.

Moorlander wrote:It's amazing how many people request things that we already have downtown. One person requested a park where they can have picnics...um hello?

Of all the "greenspace" downtown, I can not think of one area where I'd want to have a picnic. Homeless park (across from Soldier's) is probably the best.

bprop wrote:Of all the "greenspace" downtown, I can not think of one area where I'd want to have a picnic.

The Arch grounds are a good spot.

bonwich wrote:

Jeff707 wrote:Did you see how few people use Gateway Mall?

But that'll change when it becomes a sculpture garden. Promise.

How many confused the Gateway Mall with St. Louis Centre?

I'd like to see an H&M or Urban Outfitters downtown. When I lived in DC, the introduction of these retailers into the Gallery Place neighborhood helped to revitalize it. I also agree that we are lacking in gyms/fitness centers.

Is the Macy's in downtown not upscale enough?



I work downtown, the one thing that downtown needs is simply more people. We need more anchor office tenants to create density. Stores, restaurants, and amenities will follow...

MSU South Sider wrote:Is the Macy's in downtown not upscale enough?



I work downtown, the one thing that downtown needs is simply more people. We need more anchor office tenants to create density. Stores, restaurants, and amenities will follow...

The selection there is terrible and not even comparable to what they have in the county. Well, as far as men's clothing goes.

MSU South Sider wrote:I work downtown, the one thing that downtown needs is simply more people. We need more anchor office tenants to create density. Stores, restaurants, and amenities will follow...

Exactly. We need to fill the buildings that are already here and start to fill in the vacant lots with new construction. The lofts that have been built in recent years are great for the nighttime population, but we need a stronger daytime population as well.