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Bartholomew’s best-laid plans for St. Louis go awry
July 27, 2017

(this article was originally published in 2008 for the East-West Gateway Council of Government newsletter. It followed an appearance at that year’s East-West Gateway annual meeting by Colin Gordon, author…

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Racial disparity, segregation persist in St. Louis
July 14, 2017

Racial Disparities Black residents of metropolitan St. Louis comprise 18.1 percent of the population yet 85.9 percent of the people living in concentrated poverty are black. Almost one third of black St….

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After 22 years on East-West Gateway Board, Slay exits
March 29, 2017

Francis Slay, mayor of the city of St. Louis, on Wednesday attended his last meeting as a board member of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments, which is the region’s…

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Griesheimer named chairman of East-West Gateway Board of Directors for 2017
February 6, 2017

John Griesheimer, the presiding commissioner of Franklin County, is the new chairman of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments Board of Directors. Griesheimer, 64, will be the chairman of the…

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Gov. Nixon signs TIF reform bill that was spurred by EWG study
June 29, 2016

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law Wednesday a bill that represented “sensible and long overdue reform” designed to limit the use of tax increment finance (TIF) incentives in Jefferson,…

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“St. Louis is Aging” discussion Wednesday May 4th to explore senior increases in St. Charles, Jefferson counties, decrease in city
May 2, 2016

The St. Louis metropolitan area is experiencing a marked increase in 65-and-older residents, with portions of the region experiencing a more dramatic increase than others. St. Charles County saw a…

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“St. Louis is Aging: Are We Ready?” May 4th discussion explores St. Louis region’s 8th rank for seniors among nation’s top 50 metros
April 25, 2016

St. Louis, like the rest of the world, is getting older by the minute. Aging always has been the result of staying alive, yet in an overall societal sense, increased…

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Economic growth and globalization and their effect on racial equity are topics for Jan. 27th Central Library event
January 8, 2016

The global economy is no longer some vague concept on the horizon. It is as real as Americans buying jeans made in Mexico, running shoes from Viet Nam, and televisions,…

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East-West Gateway presents Outstanding Local Government Achievement awards at 50th annual luncheon
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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Wild named Executive Director of East-West Gateway
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…

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Library event Wednesday, Oct. 14, to explore the role of rankings in the assessment, analysis of St. Louis
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,…

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Local transportation system more accessible due to ADA legislation, EWG efforts at implementation
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…

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St. Louis is on the Verge of “Freightness”
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…

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Where St. Louis Stands on the Digital Divide
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…

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Using Data to Prepare St. Louis for Emergencies
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…

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Education and the Future of the St. Louis Region
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…

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Large Senior Population in the St. Louis Region has Significant Impacts on Taxes, Economy, and Transportation
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…

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Enhanced Transportation Options Needed for all Citizens
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…

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Where Does St. Louis Stand? EWG previews the 7th edition of Where We Stand with guest commentaries
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…

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Executive Director Hillhouse to leave East-West Gateway on June 30
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…

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Researchers, policy practitioners need better communication to meet sustainability goals
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…

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Transportation funding uncertainty is topic Thursday at Missouri History Museum
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…

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