Housing Urban Development and Zoning Committee March 17, 2026

The City of St. Louis Housing, Urban Development, and Zoning Committee met on March 17, 2026, to discuss several key procurement and development-related matters. The committee approved mayoral appointments to the Board of Adjustments, including permanent membership for Mr. Dallas and Mr. Desimony, and a new appointment for Mrs. Grace. They considered and passed multiple board bills related to community improvement districts and tax abatements, including the renewal of the South Grand Community Improvement District for another 20 years and amendments to tax abatement terms for hotel developments by Midas Hospitality. A significant focus was on Board Bill 166, which proposed up to 25 years of tax abatement for the Northern Lights Special Events District project aimed at revitalizing North St. Louis, with strong community and aldermanic support despite concerns about displacement of homeless encampments. The committee also passed Board Bill 113, targeting low-income housing tax credit projects to support affordable housing development. Additionally, Board Bill 138 was introduced and passed with a due pass recommendation; it establishes a five-year moratorium on city approvals for non-municipal detention facilities, reflecting community concerns about immigration detention centers and their impact on public health, safety, and civil liberties. The meeting included extensive public testimony both in support of and expressing concerns about these projects and policies, emphasizing community development, economic revitalization, and social justice considerations.