Shown Below: A Concept Sketch of Spruce Street
In the ongoing commitment to reimagining urban spaces, this is an infill study for Downtown St. Louis. This project focuses on Spruce Street, and the Cupples Warehouse District, which is currently spliced by interstate ramps that cut to and from Interstate 64.
As Downtown St. Louis continues to experience unprecedented growth, with its population going from 3,000 residents in 2000 to over 10,000 in 2020, it's time to reimagine these spaces as more than just highway exits. Recently, redesigns of interstate ramps have been implemented throughout the City of St. Louis and elsewhere in Rustbelt cities. Mid-century infrastructure planning favored big moves that sprawled and stretched, cutting through neighborhood centers and downtowns. More efficient ramp designs now focus on diamond interchanges, which consume less land than the spaghetti loops and cloverleaf exits that were once so popular.
This proposal focuses on the removal of interstate 64 ramps that currently dissect the Cupples Warehouse District and Spruce Street area. By liberating this prime real estate from the constraints of infrastructure, we open up a significant expanse for residential infill construction and the creation of inviting public spaces.
Existing Conditions:
Ramp Removal
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