Great Rivers Greenway

Pillars of the Valley on the Brickline Greenway was selected as one of Urban Land Institute's 2024 Americas Awards for Excellence. We're sharing this celebration with our partners St. Louis CITY SC, Damon Davis, Lamar Johnson Collaborative, David Mason Associates (DMA), Introba and Reed Burkett Lighting Design who helped bring this project to life. But above all, thank you to the former residents of the Mill Creek Valley neighborhood for sharing your stories with us. You can experience Pillars of the Valley outside CITYPARK stadium on Market and 22nd Street, and we're beginning construction to expand the greenway with more pillars along Market Street to Harris-Stowe State University this fall! https://lnkd.in/g-kRBD_B

We are looking for a development coordinator to join the Great Rivers Greenway team! See the complete job description and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/gKuKVU7j #development #fundraising #stlouisjobs

Moment for momentum! The State of Missouri 2025 budget has been signed, sealed and delivered, including $5 million for the Brickline Greenway project. More: https://bit.ly/FundingWin

Earlier this month we welcomed more than 60 park and trail professionals from around the country for the annual convening of the Collaboration of Regional Trails Initiative (CRTI). CRTI members are from similar public agencies like Great Rivers Greenway along with non-profit greenway and trail organizations and private consultants.  The group got to see some of our region's gems like Forest Park, Katy Trail, and the Gateway Arch along with an immersive Brickline Greenway experience learning about equitable development, community engagement, and capital funding strategies. It was great to share ideas and learn more about how to create great trails and public spaces that work for everyone!

We are hiring! We are looking for a Conservation Program Manager to oversee and coordinate our conservation strategy across the greenways. See the full job description and how to apply (by July 1, 2024) here: https://lnkd.in/gFgrNfhg #STL #Conservation

Give Back to the Greenways on #GiveSTLDay! Your gift, no matter the amount, enhances our regional greenways in so many ways! From benches and bike racks and water refill stations to conservation projects that keep the greenways green and growing. Make your gift now: https://lnkd.in/gaxqhx_r

We are hiring! We are looking for a full-time Grants Administration and Compliance Manager. This manager is responsible for oversight of the post-award lifecycle of all grants for the organization including those received for and from Great Rivers Greenway Foundation. Duties include identifying, monitoring, tracking and reporting required information for all grants received either directly or through a partner when grant requirements are passed through. See the complete job description and how to apply here. https://lnkd.in/gZPkX6Sw

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the next phase of the Brickline Greenway with our partners at the City of St. Louis and Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU)! We will be breaking ground later this summer to extend the greenway along Market Street from CITYPARK at 22nd Street to Compton Ave at HSSU. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gFqm5CSa

Join us and the City of St. Louis at Harris-Stowe State University for free food, fun activities, live local music and formal remarks about the upcoming construction of the Brickline Greenway! Find all event details here: https://lnkd.in/gFqm5CSa

More than 100 people convened this month to envision a vibrant, equitable St. Louis surrounding the Brickline Greenway! We invited our peer experts from the Atlanta BeltLine and a whole host of local changemakers to discuss how to fully leverage the potential of the Brickline Greenway. Whether it’s finding ways to spur equitable economic development in historically disinvested communities with their needs in mind or beautify the city through sustainable amenities – Brickline Greenway will improve quality of life in St. Louis. As Clyde Higgs, President and CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., said, “Football games are not won with touchdowns; they are won with 1st downs.” Especially in these early stages of the project, convening around a clear vision is crucial. THANK YOU to all those who are sharing their time and talent to bring this bold vision to life. Look at our memories over two recent sessions and tag who you see!