Downtown Headlines of the Week August 27

Street Improvements Added Downtown to Increase Safety: "A lot of those people were recently on a highway so they’re going too quickly. The road diets we’re doing should slow people down to an appropriate speed for Downtown." (KMOV/First Alert 4)

Construction Begins on $15.5M Residential Conversion of Downtown Office Building: The Farm and Home Savings and Loan Association Building (1001 Locust St.) will be redeveloped into 60 apartments and ground floor commercial space. (KSDK/5 On Your Side)

Tech Company Expands Downtown as Other Projects Take Shape Along Tucker Blvd.: "We’re really inspired by Downtown St. Louis and their efforts to create a geospatial hub here." (KMOV/First Alert 4)

Early Look at New Union Station Rides: Union Station’s new carnival rides, opening Labor Day weekend, are the latest step in transforming the Downtown landmark into a top family destination. (KSDK/5 On Your Side)