Regional Opportunities

Collaboration is an essential element of a resilient and growing economy. National trends over the past two decades support the notion that a collaborative approach toward economic development is better for overall economic prosperity for cities, towns, and suburbs alike. Metropolitan regions, not cities, now compete in the global marketplace.

The greatest natural resource that the St. Louis region possesses is its citizens. Addressing changing demographics, meeting a diverse set of needs, and encouraging entrepreneurship are keys to ensuring that all citizens have the opportunity to participate in current and future regional success.

The St. Louis region is defined by the confluence of America’s two great rivers and its unique landscapes. By utilizing an interconnected and multi-functional network of blue, gray, and green infrastructure, the region can enhance water quality and reduce costs to local governments and individual citizens.

Transportation is the link between regional land uses. An efficient and effective transportation system serves the region's citizens as well as businesses and industries; protects the environment; and promotes the economic and population growth of the St. Louis area.

St. Louis is defined by its local communities. OneSTL provides tools and voluntary support to our local communities to improve the diversity of housing opportunities and access to transportation and services, which in turn create a broad variety of choices about the kinds of neighborhoods where we choose to live.