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Clayco gives Loop Trolley project much-needed economic boost

Clayco gives Loop Trolley project much-needed economic boost

Date Posted: December 19, 2017

Posted In: News, Projects,

From St. Louis Public Radio: The head of a developer with strong St. Louis ties is hoping his commitment to the Loop Trolley will help lift a cloud that has been hanging over the project.

Trolleys are expected to begin operating between the University City Loop and Forest Park in the spring of 2018.
ClayCo Chief Executive Officer Bob Clark says his company decided to make a $750,000 commitment after sensing the initiative was getting a “toxic” reputation.

“It’s indicative of a place that is kind of stuck. All of this negativity all of a sudden becomes reality if somebody doesn’t do something about it. So, I felt very strongly that it can be exciting,” Clark said. “It can be a winning thing.”

Clark says ClayCo and its St. Louis-based real estate firm CRG are putting up a $500,000 grant that he is confident will be matched by other corporate leaders in the region.

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