On eve of NGA opening, neighborhoods still waiting for a boost

News Source : STLtoday.com
News Summary
- The progress officials have long said would come with the new NGA campus has not arrived at everyone’s doorstep in north St. Louis.
- “Do not let geospatial get this!” is spray-painted on a boarded-up building along North 22nd Street on the campus’ east side.
- A draft of the plan that has taken years and several consultants to produce is expected to be released next month.
- City development officials acknowledge missteps around Project Connect, but insist it remains priority.
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