The City of St. Louis is entering an ambitious new phase of community planning, expanding its PlanSTL efforts into the southeast portion of the city through Plan Area 7, which includes Benton Park West, Dutchtown, Gravois Park, Marine Villa and Mount Pleasant.PlanSTL is an effort led by the City’s Planning and Urban Design Agency, with five North City plan areas currently under review or in progress. A new neighborhood plan for Plan Area 1, covering The Ville, Greater Ville and Kingsway East, was adopted on Dec. 17, 2025. The launch party for Plan Area 5, covering Academy, Fountain Park and Lewis Place, takes place today, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Blvd.The comprehensive Plan Area 7 neighborhood planning initiative will help guide development, investment and growth over the next decade. Residents will work alongside planning teams through workshops, pop-up events and visioning sessions to help shape the future of their communities. The resulting plans will be formally adopted by the City’s Planning Commission, positioning residents as true partners in shaping St. Louis’ future.Plan Area 7 Neighborhood Planning CommitteeThe City is now accepting applications for the Plan Area 7 Neighborhood Planning Committee, where community members will help define what progress looks like across these neighborhoods.Committee members will: Represent neighborhood voices and priorities during the planning process Attend regular meetings during the planning process until 2027 Provide ideas, feedback and guide plan recommendations Serve as a link between other residents, the City and the planning teamWho should apply:The City encourages applications from residents, nonprofit and community organization leaders, school representatives and businesses who are passionate about their community’s future, bring diverse perspectives and value collaboration. Ideal applicants are interested in long-term neighborhood opportunities and committed to helping move planning efforts into action. Local elected officials will serve as honorary committee members alongside selected participants.Residents not selected for the committee will still have many opportunities to participate through community events, ambassador programs, newsletters and public forums.Application:Apply to join the Plan Area 7 Neighborhood Planning Committee through PlanSTL. The application deadline is Sunday, Feb. 22.Questions?Join the virtual Neighborhood Planning Committee information session:Wednesday, Feb. 18 | 5:30-6:30 p.m.https://meet.google.com/enq-rycy-rhgFor additional information, email pda_planning@stlouis-mo.gov or call 314-657-3852.Request for Proposals for ConsultantTo support this effort, the City is seeking qualified consulting firms to assist with the planning process. The request for proposals (RFP) for the Plan Area 7 Neighborhood Plan is issued in coordination with two companion RFPs: Multilingual engagement services Pop-up demonstration activation  

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