November 18, 2015
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments presented its annual Outstanding Local Government Achievement Awards Wednesday to six recipients during its 50th annual luncheon, recognizing area governments and officials for their…
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October 28, 2015
The East-West Gateway Board of Directors on Wednesday approved the selection of Jim Wild as the new executive director of the St. Louis region’s federally designated metropolitan planning organization. Wild…
October 9, 2015
Everybody wants to know how they are doing. Cities are no different. Rankings vary depending on the subject being considered and the thoroughness of the measurement. Whether it considers individuals,…
September 30, 2015
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law 25 years ago, putting in place comprehensive civil rights legislation intended to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities and guarantee them equal…
July 7, 2015
By Dennis Wilmsmeyer, executive director of America’s Central Port Where We Stand Preview blog posts represent the opinion of the author and do not represent the view of East-West Gateway…
June 18, 2015
By Teresa Martinez, Nine Network of Public Media Where We Stand Preview blog posts represent the opinion of the author and do not represent the view of East-West Gateway Council…
June 5, 2015
By Dale Chambers, Public Safety Director, St. Louis Area Regional Response System Where We Stand Preview blog posts represent the opinion of the author and do not represent the view of East-West…
May 28, 2015
By Anne Klein, Vice President, Education Strategies, St. Louis Regional Chamber Where We Stand Preview blog posts represent the opinion of the author and do not represent the view of East-West…
May 21, 2015
By Mary Lazare, Vice President of Home and Community Based Services, Lutheran Senior Services Where We Stand Preview blog posts represent the opinion of the author and do not represent…
May 14, 2015
By Shay Schindler, Transportation Planner, East-West Gateway Council of Governments Where We Stand Preview blog posts represent the opinion of the author and do not represent the view of East-West Gateway…
May 8, 2015
Historically, one popular catch phrase that summed up St. Louis was “first in booze, first in shoes, and last in the American League.” That description was from the middle of…
February 27, 2015
(for more information, contact D.J. Wilson at 314.421.4220, ext. 261 or 314.550.6334) Edward Hillhouse, who served as executive director of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments since 2010, announced his…
January 29, 2015
Better communication between researchers and those implementing public policy is key to a more sustainable St. Louis, according to presentations and discussions at a recent conference that included a “Report…
January 21, 2015
Transportation is one of the main justifications for government, because streets, highways, and bridges facilitate the flow of people, goods, and services. Government is performing one of its basic functions…