National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

St. Louis officials balked at a $116 million appraisal of some Northside Regeneration parcels before turning to eminent domain, a letter to the Bank of Washington reveals.

The move to use eminent domain comes after the Northside Regeneration-owned project near the NGA campus failed to meet its goals, and development stalled.

Edward McPherson’s new book, “Look Out,” blends history, reporting and personal experience to detail stories about mapping, surveillance and more.

According to the state Department of Health and Senior Services, Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital will lose its license next week if it doesn’t send the state a plan to correct its deficiencies and allow regulators to conduct a site inspection.

These events help reinforce the region’s position as a geospatial hub, as the NGA’s new headquarters are set to open by early 2026.

Geospatial tech industry workers said the industry could mirror biotech's growth in the region.

Mayor Tishaura Jones signed legislation Tuesday clearing the way for the city to force the sale of certain private properties near the NGA’s new headquarters that are unoccupied, vacant, condemned or otherwise a nuisance.

“While eminent domain can be scary, ultimately, this use of eminent domain protects existing residents and existing occupied businesses,” the bill’s sponsor said.

The region’s growing geospatial and established agriculture and plant sciences sectors put it in a unique position to drive the innovations that will help farmers adapt to new climate conditions while reducing carbon emissions at the same time.

As the St. Louis region moves toward being a hub for the geospatial industry, leaders are looking at K-12 schools to help build the workforce.