In this episode of The 314 Podcast, host Sarah Fenske talks with Gateway Arch Park Foundation executive director Ryan McClure about the organization’s big plans for downtown—which include not just redevelopment of the long vacant Millennium Hotel, but also jumpstarting a conversation about removing the highway that cuts through the heart of the neighborhood. Other cities are doing it; why not St. Louis? Then, Sarah chats with SLM senior editor Nicholas Phillips about the troubled city jail’s rollout of an “honor dorm” that aims to create a virtuous cycle.

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Gateway Arch Park Foundation now owns Millennium Hotel
CityArchRiver project made $572M economic impact in 2024, report says
A St. Louis city jail known for turmoil launches an “honor dorm”
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In this episode of&nbsp;The 314 Podcast, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/sarah-fenske/">Sarah Fenske</a> talks with Gateway Arch Park Foundation executive director Ryan McClure about the organization&rsquo;s big plans for downtown&mdash;which include not just redevelopment of the long vacant Millennium Hotel, but also jumpstarting a conversation about removing the highway that cuts through the heart of the neighborhood. Other cities are doing it; why not St. Louis? Then, Sarah chats with SLM senior editor <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/solutions/cjc-honor-dorm/">Nicholas Phillips</a> about the troubled city jail&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/solutions/cjc-honor-dorm/">rollout</a> of an &ldquo;honor dorm&rdquo; that aims to create a virtuous cycle.
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This episode is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://cardinalsnation.com">Cardinals Nation</a> and supported by <a href="http://budweisertours.com">Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tours &amp; Experiences</a>. Enjoy game day at Cardinals Nation Restaurant &amp; Bar, just steps away from baseball heaven! With a sports-inspired menu and atmosphere designed for baseball fans near and far, it&rsquo;s a grand slam experience. <a href="http://cardinalsnation.com">Make your reservation.</a>
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a> to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
You may also enjoy these SLM stories:
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<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/business/millennium-hotel-sold-gateway-arch-park-foundation/">Gateway Arch Park Foundation now owns Millennium Hotel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/cityarchriver-economic-impact/">CityArchRiver project made $572M economic impact in 2024, report says</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/news/solutions/cjc-honor-dorm/">A St. Louis city jail known for turmoil launches an &ldquo;honor dorm&rdquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/314-podcast/">More episodes of The 314 Podcast</a></li>
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Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis &mdash; and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, The 314 Podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

The 314 Podcast

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis — and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, the 314 podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.

Join St. Louis Magazine executive editor Sarah Fenske for conversations that dig into why things are the way they are in St. Louis &mdash; and how we can make them better. From the stories that inspire us to the challenges that push us, the 314 podcast is here to celebrate the good, confront the bad, and untangle the complicated.