Community Opposition Mounts Against Proposed 'Downtown' Creve Coeur Development

Residents in Creve Coeur, Missouri, are urging city leaders to delay the redevelopment of the former Bayer campus into a downtown concept called Olia Village. The proposed mixed-use project includes apartments, townhomes, retail, hotels, office buildings, and other commercial space. Concerns raised by residents include noise and light disturbances, traffic congestion, stormwater runoff, and the proximity of multi-story buildings to existing homes. While residents support the redevelopment, they feel their input has been ignored and are calling for more guidelines and involvement in the planning process. The City Council is expected to vote on rezoning the land for the project.