Life at the Speed of Rail in St. Louis: Laying Tracks for Economic Development

Will high-speed rail spur economic development in the Midwest? What role does design play in improving transportation and planning in St. Louis?

Join Van Alen Institute at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis for a presentation of the winners of the Life at the Speed of Rail competition and a conversation about high-speed rail, place-making, and economic development.

In addition to winning entries, the event will feature a panel discussion among project advisers and guests:

Carol Coletta, ArtPlace
Tom Shrout, Avvantt Partners
Petra Todorovich, America 2050
Mark Vogl, HOK
Diana Lind & Andrew Colopy, Van Alen Fellows

June 28, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., FREE
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
3750 Washington Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108

RSVP to rsvp@vanalen.org.

Download the invitation PDF here.

Find information about our other regional high-speed rail conversations this summer:

Washington, D.C.: June 24
Houston: July 7
Los Angeles: July 12