State Awards $2.5 Million Grant to City of St. Louis to Help Redevelop Industrial Site Near St. Louis Lambert International Airport
Can Support Possible Future Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities
St. Louis, Mo. (May 5, 2023) – The Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded a $2.5 million grant to the City of St. Louis, administered by the city’s Community Development Administration, that will support the redevelopment of a 106-acre industrial site adjacent to Lambert St. Louis International Airport. With the grant, the site, called the Brownleigh Site, can be redeveloped for future advanced manufacturing opportunities.
“The City of St. Louis Community Development Administration, SLDC, Greater St. Louis, Inc. and the City of Berkeley all worked together to win this critical grant, preparing this site for possible future advanced manufacturing,” said St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “The $2.5 million Industrial Site Development grant provided by the Missouri Department of Economic Development will help fund site feasibility, planning, and more to support redevelopment of the Brownleigh site and generate economic opportunity for years to come.”
The Brownleigh Site sits directly northeast of the airport and is bordered to the east by Interstate 170. The airport is owned by the City of St. Louis.
“This grant is a great opportunity to expand the advanced manufacturing ecosystem in St. Louis,” said St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) President & CEO, Neal Richardson. “Advanced manufacturing facilities like what is envisioned for the Brownleigh site bring quality, good paying job opportunities to St. Louis. We are excited to see the state, regional and local support to help develop this site.”
Click here to read the Governor’s announcement.
About Community Development Administration (CDA)
The Community Development Administration (CDA) serves as the City of St. Louis’ clearinghouse for federal, state, and local funds. CDA works to implement the Mayor's economic justice agenda by funding a wide range of public and nonprofit entities to provide public services, build affordable housing, combat blight, and conduct various other community development activities. Learn more at stlouis-mo.gov/cda.