The Festival of Nations offers a fleeting annual look at the great, and often overlooked diversity that exists in our region.

The redesign of the Gateway Arch grounds, which felt so far away when it was first announced, just became much more tangible. We (the public ) got our first glimpse of what could be the archgrounds’ future this morning when the remaining five design finalists put their visions for the Arch on display. Now you have limited time to have your onput on the direction these concepts take.

 The results of the City+Arch+river design competition are three months away. The winner will have the chance to drastically change the look of downtown St. Louis. Can they successfully reconnect the Gateway Arch to the Gateway City?

Starbucks' design competition to reduce waste didn't turn out quite the way I pictured.  It could be a small step toward sustainability or  non-step, depending on what happens next.

Sustainability programs created by local governments and utilities create an immediate impact in our communities and can form the foundation for a larger national movement as they change minds and earn supporters.

Through federal, state and local incentive programs, businesses now have an opportunity to improve their energy consumption through energy efficiency projects. Yet most businesses - when given the option - opt to continue with less efficient methods.

Revelers partied in the street, celebrating the removal of a downtown St. Louis eyesore. Read about what went on and what it  could mean for the future of the city.

We are working to find 100 reasons St. Louis is a great place to live.  Tell us why you think STL shouldn't be on Forbes top ten most miserable cities list!

So Forbes Magazine says we’re the 7^th most miserable city in America? I would have to say, I disagree.  Help us find 100 reasons St. Louis is a great place to live.