Good or bad, depending on one's perspective,
St. Louis University has been an instrumental force (and partner) in the growth of Midtown St. Louis over the years.
A review offered by
Countondowntown.com gives some insight on
Midtown Alley's happenings. Below, is a photo taken by Countondowntown.com of Midtown buildings recently trimmed in blue neon. Most of the buildings are owned by St. Louis University. The school's colors are blue and white.
I would even suggest that the
Midtown Alley area of St. Louis wouldn't be taking off if it were not for St. Louis University.
FYI, the Midtown Alley area of Midtown St. Louis traverses along Locust St. from Jefferson Avenue (on the east) to Josephine Baker St. (on the west). In recent years, Midtown Alley has really taken off. And the melding of
Midtown Alley and Grand Center (also in Midtown and is St. Louis' official theater district) is transforming Midtown St. Louis into hub of new restaurants, lofts, hotels, businesses, club, bars, theaters, media outlets and new residential.
Countondowntown.com also has a "birds eye" view of some establishments that have popped up in the last few years in the neighborhood.
