McGowan, Teach for America Partner on $100M Renovation of 500K Sq Ft Jefferson Arms

The 500,000 square foot Jefferson Arms Hotel, long a physical on Tucker Avenue in downtown St. Louis has a new lease on life. It’s another sign that the downtown apartment market is healthy. And the creative reuse is another example of St. Louis leading the way in creative reuse of historic buildings.

McGowan Brothers Development will partner with Teach For America (TFA) on a $100M renovation to develop affordable apartments and office space targeted at teachers and students participating in TFA in St. Louis. The St. Louis. TFA’s St. Louis Regional office will also be located in the renovated building.