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The Chouteau Greenway plan calls for a unique
greenway through the heart of St. Louis—from
Washington University and Forest Park all the
way to Downtown and the Gateway Arch.
BOYLE AVENUE TO SARAH AVENUE
The St. Louis region was awarded a $10.3 million US Department
of Transportation TIGER grant (Transportation Investment
Generating Economic Recovery) to construct a newMetroLink light
rail station along with the first segment of Chouteau Greenway so
employees and visitors can walk or ride bikes to connect with the
Cortex Innovation Community. A formal groundbreaking was held
on June 8, 2017 and construction is now underway. This project
is expected to be complete in mid-2018.
As a primary partner on the TIGER grant application, Great Rivers
Greenway is responsible for developing the first segment of the
Chouteau Greenway between Boyle and Sarah Avenues.
The Chouteau Greenway, plus connections to the north and south,
will be part of the overall network of greenways being built by
Great Rivers Greenway and partners. The greenway will connect
area neighborhoods, employment centers, parks, transit and
dozens of cultural and educational institutions. The competition
invites designers to think beyond the trail itself to create active,
vibrant spaces and destinations along the way. The goal is to have
the greenway be a dynamic and unique St. Louis experience,
similar to the High Line in New York City or the Atlanta Beltline.
THE
CHOUTEAU GREENWAY