Request for Proposals: 718-720 Union Blvd. & 5242-5266 Enright Ave.

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the City of St. Louis, Missouri (LCRA) is issuing a public Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the city-owned property at 718-720 Union Boulevard and 5244-5266 Enright Avenue (the “Property”). The property was most recently operated by the Demetrious Johnson Charitable Foundation as the West End Recreation Center. It was originally constructed in the 1920s to serve the members of the Young Men’s Hebrew Association, with various additions constructed through the 1970s. The intention of this RFP is to solicit proposals from developers (“Respondents”) that will contract to purchase or lease the Property and complete the redevelopment (the “Redevelopment”) of the Property according to terms, provisions, and conditions determined by the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) staff. Other terms and conditions may be developed in response to specific Proposals and incorporated into agreements that may be necessary to implement incentives for the Redevelopment. SLDC and LCRA are working proactively to create a clear path towards redevelopment of the property by assisting the City to solicit proposals that will be presented to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment and the Board of Aldermen for further consideration. LCRA will continue to engage with neighborhood stakeholders—including the Comptroller, the 10th Ward Alderperson and SLDC Neighborhood Manager—to identify potential development obstacles and opportunities, and determine appropriate levels of development incentives.