Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

Eliminating Blight

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of St. Louis County (LCRA) was established to eliminate and prevent blight while community redevelopments take place.

Therefore, the LCRA has the broad authority to undertake activities intended to correct blighted conditions. Those conditions include the ability to:

Prepare and implement redevelopment plans and projects
Contract for services in furthering such projects
Acquire property and prepare it for redevelopment

Furthermore, LCRA may administer economic and community redevelopment projects throughout the county and in municipalities that have authorized it to operate within their jurisdiction

Metropolitan Education and Training Center

For over two decades, the Metropolitan Education and Training (MET) Center has been providing education, training, employment, and supportive services to the unemployed and underemployed citizens in the St. Louis region. The MET Center has implemented a family centered and intergenerational approach in delivering quality programs, which moves families toward economic stability. The Met Center is adjacent to public transportation, an early childcare center and the STL Partnership’s Wellston Business Incubator.

The LCRA took ownership and repurposed the former Wagner Electric Power facility in the mid-1990s. The renovated headquarters and factory building features six stories of classrooms, offices, and meeting space with two large warehouse areas for hands-on technical training.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the LCRA?

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority of the County of St. Louis (“LCRA”) is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri established for the purposes set forth in Sections 99.300 to 99.660 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, including the rehabilitation, redevelopment, and renewal of properties for residential, commercial, or mixed-use to benefit the economic and social welfare within its area of operation in St. Louis County. Generally, the purpose of the LCRA is to acquire, clear, and rehabilitate blighted land, which is done in accordance with plans approved by the relevant community. See RSMO § 99.310.

Where does the LCRA operate?

What does the LCRA have to do to redevelop property?

What is the redevelopment plan in Wellston?

PGAV Planners conducted a review of the City of Wellston to evaluate the current conditions and its need for redevelopment and issued a report entitled the “Wellston Empower Plan” (the “Empower Plan”). The Empower Plan is designed to facilitate the redevelopment of the City of Wellston into productive commercial, industrial, and residential uses, including related parking, improved pedestrian and vehicular access, and recreational facilities. LCRA and the City of Wellston have adopted the Empower Plan, which is available here.

How do I work with the LCRA to redevelop property in Wellston?

LCRA must publicly bid and provide relevant information to all prospective bidders, prior to selling property for redevelopment. See RSMO § 99.450. All parties interested in purchasing LCRA-owned properties will be invited to participate in a public bidding process once the bid documents are prepared. Interested parties can find all Requests for Proposals for properties currently available for public bidding at the following link: https://stlpartnership.com/rfp-rfqs/.

How will I know if new LCRA property becomes available for redevelopment in Wellston?

What if I have other questions?