WSJ calls Downtown St. Louis real estate a 'nightmare,' critics and locals respond

A recent Wall Street Journal article called the real estate situation of Downtown St. Louis a "nightmare" while describing challenges around vacant properties in the city.
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[@Greg_call]

Voting has consequences.

[@jimf710]

Mayor Jones, quit making excuses and rosy optimism that isn't going to happen without making major changes. You don't have the backbone or strong enough leadership skills to make it happen. Better hope the electorate that remains continues to make the mistake of voting on skin color than on ability.

[@millchaser2050]

Ain't much down there anyways

[@wackingjack]

ironic they don't mention the carjackings, street racing and you know who with guns in the streets, everything a person wants to live around!😅😅😅😅

[@californiaplant-basedeater2761]

I'm not from there but I didn't believe that guy for a second. The more hand gesticulations, the less substance behind the words.

[@wackingjack]

He's been talking for years giving people false hope, crime just getting worse,

[@georgediak3480]

I cannot believe people come to St. Louis for any reason. If you have a deathwish then by all means come on down

[@Dee-ye2dk]

People are leaving in the masses. Look at the damn statistics.

[@MrMountain707]

There's no American Dream in St. Lewis. It's over.

[@MrMountain707]

Gordan Ramsey will save the city! lol

[@rickcoleman8903]

Get some conservative leadership and not activists in charge

[@mcap8396]

There’s no leadership in Missouri politics period

[@thejake8099]

Well, the truth hurts..plenty of cause and effect over decades in the making.. it'll take decades to fix.

[@gfexc]

Some guy getting a check for reciting all this BS that they have repeated for 30 years. Making charts, putting "Business initiatives" on paper that actually help or benefit nobody. Is this a real job?

[@tyhamell5425]

enjoy it while you can! the flood of east coasters is coming because new york is already flooding and underwater

[@pji1979]

New Yorkers aren't coming to St Louis. Lol! You can rest easy.

[@gregorycyr9272]

I live in Raleigh NC.Are you kidding me?????Yankees are moving here,yes New Yorkers included big time.😢

[@Champion-jb6uj]

The real estate or the "real state" of STL🎉

[@AnarchyJesus]

wsj: downtown bad
random person: downtown good
well....