Watch The April 15 University City TIF Commission Meeting

UNIVERSITY CITY, MO — Catch up before the public hearing on tax increment financing for the Olive/170 development in U-City's third ward. That hearing, scheduled for May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mandarin House on Olive Boulevard, will be the most important opportunity yet for citizen input on the new development. Whether you support the development or remain skeptical, it's a can't-miss opportunity to voice your opinions and concerns.

Watch the latest meeting of the TIF commission here or on the University City Patch Facebook page. The first video is embedded above. Find parts two and three below. Patch apologizes for a small gap between the first and second video. Citizen comments begin in the middle of the second video. There is no gap between the second and third videos.

Also below is video of a press conference held by a citizen group calling for a community benefits agreement prior to approval of the TIF.

May 15 TIF Commission Part Two:

May 15 TIF Commission Part Three:

Community Benefits Agreement Press Conference:

Read Patch's previous reporting on the proposed Olive development below:

• Citizens Call For Community Benefits Agreement Before TIF Vote
• Mostly White TIF Commission Weighs Fate Of Minority Community
• Councilmember Smotherson Responds To Patch TIF Commission Article
• Olive Development Meeting Scheduled For 6:30 Tonight: Watch Live
• Olive Retail Anchor To Remain Secret Until TIF Is Approved
• Sale Of McNair Building, Eminent Domain Discussed Monday Night

Read other coverage here:

• Developer petitioned for Community Benefits Agreement, U. City has no minority inclusion policy for public-subsidized projects
• Curious Louis: The future of St. Louis’ 'unofficial' Chinatown
• University City Big Box Plan Exemplifies All That Is Wrong
• Proposed development could change the texture of University City's gritty back door

Public documents can be found on the city's TIF informational web page here.

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