What would your life look like living on the banks of the longest river system in North America? Find out by discovering all that Laclede’s Landing has to offer.
Why Are People Moving to Laclede’s Landing?
If you’re wondering why you’d want to live on Laclede’s Landing, you’re not the only one. Over the centuries, the historic neighborhood has played many roles, most significantly as the place where St. Louis started. As a manufacturing and industrial hub throughout the 19th century, the Landing wasn’t always a residential destination. That’s all since changed, and now the neighborhood is home to a lively range of residents, restaurants, and businesses.
No matter where you’re thinking about moving, it’s always a good idea to start by getting a feel for the area and, more importantly, to hear from the residents. What convinced them to move? What keeps them from moving somewhere else? We asked residents of Laclede’s Landing these questions for you, and these were the seven most common responses we received:
1. Downtown Is on Your Doorstep
Here’s how residents think about Laclede’s Landing: If you want to discover all that downtown St. Louis has to offer, you have to venture into Laclede’s Landing. After all, St. Louis started here. But if you want to stay on the Landing, you can still experience all that downtown St. Louis has to offer without ever having to leave.
When you feel like a night on the town, the life, activity, and lights of downtown St. Louis are always within walking distance. And when you’re in the mood for a quiet (or not so quiet) night by the Mississippi, you’re already in the right spot.
2. Summer Nights on the Mississippi
Speaking of quiet nights by the river, have you ever spent time watching the Mississippi River flow by on a balmy summer evening as the sun sets behind you? If you have, you already know those signature St. Louis nights are reason enough to live on the Landing. If not, give it a try. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the tranquility you discover with the bustle of downtown St. Louis all happening right behind you.
With a range of events hosted on the Landing during summer evenings, there’s almost always something to do, and when there isn’t, the Landing offers plenty to explore, like historic buildings to St. Louis’s most storied alleyway.
3. Walkability and Accessibility
We’ve already mentioned how easy it is to walk where you need to go on the Landing, but that goes beyond sidewalks and stop lights. The St. Louis Riverfront Trail runs through the heart of Laclede’s Landing, offering a twelve-mile walking and biking trail alongside the Mississippi River. It also connects to the Great River Greenway with 128 miles of additional trails that run throughout Greater St. Louis (with more coming in the future!).
Along with easy access to walking and biking trails and paths, Laclede’s Landing has a Metro stop, making it easy to navigate the area. The train runs from Illinois to St. Louis County with stops at almost all major area attractions.
4. The History of the Neighborhood
You can say a lot of things about Laclede’s Landing, but one thing that goes without saying is that the history of St. Louis permeates every aspect of the neighborhood. The city’s storied past can still be felt and witnessed in every brick building on the Landing, with the oldest originally constructed in the early 1800s.
While recent renovations have updated the buildings for more modern functionality, the hallmark features of the original architecture have remained true to the past. Some buildings have even been renovated to restore historical elements that were hidden or removed during previous renovations. Whether you’re a fan of historical architecture or you like your neighborhood to feel “lived in,” Laclede’s Landing is the place you want to call home.
5. St. Louis Apartments for Young Professionals
Laclede’s Landing offers the ideal St. Louis apartments for young professionals. A handful of neighborhood residents also work on or near the Landing, so everything they need is right here. Everything they need to live, work, and play is right here for a better-connected, better-balanced life. They don’t have to worry about a long commute, and after a hard day’s work, they’re steps away from home.
6. Easy Access to Illinois
While one of the biggest perks of living on Laclede’s Landing is having downtown St. Louis at your doorstep, another benefit is that Illinois is right across the river. That makes Laclede’s Landing the perfect place to live for people who want to live in St. Louis but work in Illinois. Laclede’s Landing is positioned right in between Eads Bridge and Martin Luther King Bridge, both connecting Missouri and Illinois across the Mississippi.
7. Business Development Opportunities
On top of having the opportunity to work, live, and play here right on the Landing, the neighborhood also offers a diverse range of business development opportunities for residents and organizations alike. The Landing has thousands of square feet of available office space in downtown St. Louis. Whether you’re an established St. Louis company looking to build your brand in a local historic neighborhood or you want to live in the same place where you can grow a startup, Laclede’s Landing is the place to do it.
Want to experience loft living in downtown St. Louis on Laclede’s Landing? Plan your visit today, and make sure to schedule a walkthrough at Peper Lofts while you’re at it!
