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Despite Steady Growth, St. Louis Ranks Low for GDP Per Capita
January 24, 2020

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to as the…

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Volunteer Rate in St. Louis Ranks Slightly Above National Average
December 24, 2019

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to as the…

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St. Louis Continues Gains in Educational Attainment
November 25, 2019

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to as the…

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St. Louis Region Handled 386 Million Tons of Freight in 2017
July 18, 2019

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to…

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Research Shows Firearms Involved in Vast Majority of St. Louis Homicides
June 12, 2019

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to…

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St. Louis Region Posts Steady Gains in Median Sales Price for Existing Homes
May 15, 2019

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to…

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Latest Census Figures Place St. Louis Back in 20 Most Populous Regions
April 24, 2019

This article is a part of a monthly feature highlighting East-West Gateway’s Where We Stand series, which ranks St. Louis among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas (referred to…

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How Does St. Louis Commute? A Look at Transportation Choices in the Region
July 16, 2018

If you look around St. Louis streets during morning or evening rush hour, you will probably notice that most vehicles have a single occupant. In St. Louis, most people drive…

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Transportation congestion, low in St. Louis compared to other regions
February 7, 2018

The average U.S. resident of the 101 largest metro areas spends 52 hours a year in a car due to congestion. But, as a St. Louis resident, you likely spend…

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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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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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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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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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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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