RiverPark CityCentre
$3.1 Billion Investment
RiverPark CityCentre
A transformative subdivision of East St. Louis along the Mississippi River, featuring iconic Arch views and creating a complete community ecosystem with world-class entertainment production facilities.
46.4
Acres
10K
Residents
30K
Workforce
6
Sectors
Transforming East St. Louis
The largest urban development project in Missouri history, creating a world-class waterfront community with unparalleled views of the St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch.
A Vision for Economic Renaissance
RiverPark CityCentre represents more than traditional real estate development—it's a complete transformation of East St. Louis into a thriving, sustainable community. With $3.1 billion in investment, we're creating an integrated ecosystem where residents live, work, and thrive as part of DDP’s broader City Centres development projects.
This ambitious project will house 10,000 residents and support a workforce of 30,000, establishing East St. Louis as a premier destination for entertainment, commerce, and community life, fully aligned with our commercial and residential real estate development initiatives.
Municipal Services
Entertainment Hub
Production studios equivalent to Paramount Studios–scale facilities
Retail & Dining
Anchor stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues supporting our mixed-use development strategy
Recreation
Multi-sports park and family entertainment facilities that complement our broader community resources
Six Integrated Sectors
Each sector is strategically designed to create synergy and support the overall community ecosystem, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity across our real estate development solutions.
Sector 1 & 2
Residential Towers
High-rise residential towers with stunning Arch views, accommodating diverse housing needs from luxury apartments to affordable units and reinforcing DDP’s residential real estate development strategy.
Sector 3
Promenade & Mixed Use
Retail, dining, and commercial spaces creating a vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment with river access.
Sector 4
Studios
Full-scale film, television, and music production facilities rivaling major Hollywood studios.
Sector 5
Sports & Wellness
Multi-sports park, fitness centers, and wellness facilities promoting an active community lifestyle and supporting our broader community resources.
Sector 6
City Hall & Hospital
Essential municipal services including government offices and comprehensive healthcare facilities.
Additional
Custom Homes
Gated community with custom homes and premium amenities for executive-level residents, aligned with DDP’s innovative custom home construction solutions.
World-Class Amenities
Comprehensive facilities and services designed to create a complete, self-sustaining community for residents and visitors, integrated with DDP’s development solutions and media & entertainment offerings.
Complete Municipal Services
New East St. Louis City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, and modern hospital facilities serving the entire community.
Hollywood-Level Studios
Full operating film, television, music, and social media studios equivalent to Paramount Studios or Fox Studios, creating jobs and cultural impact.
Diverse Housing Options
High-rise towers, townhomes, custom homes in gated communities, and affordable housing units accommodating all income levels and family sizes as part of our broader residential real estate development portfolio.
Healthcare Excellence
State-of-the-art hospital and healthcare facilities providing comprehensive medical services to residents and the greater St. Louis region, integrated with DDP-supported community resources.
Sports & Recreation
Multi-sports park, fitness centers, theaters, and family entertainment venues creating an active, engaged community lifestyle that aligns with our workforce training programs and community engagement.
Dining & Entertainment
Supermarket, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues providing diverse dining and social experiences for the community, supported by our commercial real estate development expertise.
Waterfront Living
Prime location along the Mississippi River with stunning views of downtown St. Louis and the iconic Gateway Arch, showcasing the impact of DDP’s real estate development vision.
C3 Studios + CityCentre
A multimedia powerhouse with $3 billion in funding, positioning RiverPark as the entertainment capital of the Midwest with production capabilities rivaling Hollywood, underpinned by DDP’s entertainment group and the C3 development plan.
Film Production
40 major motion pictures planned over 5 years with theatrical and streaming distribution
Television Studios
Full-scale TV production facilities for series, documentaries, and network content
Music Production
Recording studios and music production, plus soundtrack development in partnership with Sony and C3 Sound
Digital Media
Social media studios, podcast production, and digital sound branding and content creation facilities
Economic Impact & Investment
$3.1B
Total Investment
Comprehensive development budget covering all sectors and infrastructure, supported by DDP’s finance consulting solutions.
40,000
Total Population
10,000 residents plus 30,000 workforce creating a vibrant community anchored by workforce and economic development initiatives.
2M
Square Feet
Mixed-use development across 46.4 acres of premium waterfront property linked to our development solutions portfolio.
100
Years Commitment
Long-term partnership with 10% studio profits supporting MRCTI, reinforcing climate resilience and river-city collaboration.
Project Gallery
Explore the visionary architectural designs and comprehensive development plans for this transformative waterfront community, then learn more in our DDP gallery and resources & guides.
Aerial Development Overview
Complete view of all six sectors showing the integrated community design with stunning Gateway Arch backdrop, reflecting our development planning vision.
Residential High-Rise Towers
Luxury residential towers offering premium waterfront living with panoramic views of downtown St. Louis, aligned with DDP’s residential development strategy.
C3 Studios Production Complex
World-class entertainment production facilities designed to rival major Hollywood studios and integrated with the DDP Entertainment Group.
Waterfront Promenade
Mixed-use retail and dining promenade creating vibrant community spaces along the Mississippi River and extending our commercial development footprint.
Municipal Services Center
New East St. Louis City Hall, hospital, and essential municipal services facilities that complement DDP’s municipalities support programs.
Sports & Wellness Complex
Multi-sports park and wellness facilities promoting active community lifestyle and tying into DDP’s workforce training and community health initiatives.
Be Part of History
Join the transformation of East St. Louis into a world-class waterfront community. Discover investment opportunities, career possibilities, and the chance to be part of the largest urban development project in Missouri history, or explore more of our work through the development hub.
$3.1 Billion Investment
RiverPark CityCentre
A transformative subdivision of East St. Louis along the Mississippi River, featuring iconic Arch views and creating a complete community ecosystem with world-class entertainment production facilities.
46.4
Acres
10K
Residents
30K
Workforce
6
Sectors
Transforming East St. Louis
The largest urban development project in Missouri history, creating a world-class waterfront community with unparalleled views of the St. Louis skyline and Gateway Arch.
A Vision for Economic Renaissance
RiverPark CityCentre represents more than development—it's a complete transformation of East St. Louis into a thriving, sustainable community. With $3.1 billion in investment, we're creating an integrated ecosystem where residents live, work, and thrive.
This ambitious project will house 10,000 residents and support a workforce of 30,000, establishing East St. Louis as a premier destination for entertainment, commerce, and community life.
Municipal Services
New City Hall, Police, Fire, DMV, and Hospital facilities
Entertainment Hub
Production studios equivalent to Paramount Studios
Retail & Dining
Anchor stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues
Recreation
Multi-sports park and family entertainment facilities
Six Integrated Sectors
Each sector is strategically designed to create synergy and support the overall community ecosystem, ensuring sustainable growth and prosperity.
Sector 1 & 2
Residential Towers
High-rise residential towers with stunning Arch views, accommodating diverse housing needs from luxury apartments to affordable units.
Sector 3
Promenade & Mixed Use
Retail, dining, and commercial spaces creating a vibrant pedestrian-friendly environment with river access.
Sector 4
Studios
Full-scale film, television, and music production facilities rivaling major Hollywood studios.
Sector 5
Sports & Wellness
Multi-sports park, fitness centers, and wellness facilities promoting active community lifestyle.
Sector 6
City Hall & Hospital
Essential municipal services including government offices and comprehensive healthcare facilities.
Additional
Custom Homes
Gated community with custom homes and premium amenities for executive-level residents.
World-Class Amenities
Comprehensive facilities and services designed to create a complete, self-sustaining community for residents and visitors.
Complete Municipal Services
New East St. Louis City Hall, Police Department, Fire Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, and modern hospital facilities serving the entire community.
Hollywood-Level Studios
Full operating film, television, music, and social media studios equivalent to Paramount Studios or Fox Studios, creating jobs and cultural impact.
Diverse Housing Options
High-rise towers, townhomes, custom homes in gated communities, and affordable housing units accommodating all income levels and family sizes.
Healthcare Excellence
State-of-the-art hospital and healthcare facilities providing comprehensive medical services to residents and the greater St. Louis region.
Sports & Recreation
Multi-sports park, fitness centers, theaters, and family entertainment venues creating an active, engaged community lifestyle.
Dining & Entertainment
Supermarket, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment venues providing diverse dining and social experiences for the community.
Waterfront Living
Prime location along the Mississippi River with stunning views of downtown St. Louis and the iconic Gateway Arch.
C3 Studios + CityCentre
A multimedia powerhouse with $3 billion in funding, positioning RiverPark as the entertainment capital of the Midwest with production capabilities rivaling Hollywood.
Film Production
40 major motion pictures planned over 5 years with theatrical and streaming distribution
Television Studios
Full-scale TV production facilities for series, documentaries, and network content
Music Production
Recording studios, music production, and soundtrack development in partnership with Sony
Digital Media
Social media studios, podcast production, and digital content creation facilities
Economic Impact & Investment
$3.1B
Total Investment
Comprehensive development budget covering all sectors and infrastructure
40,000
Total Population
10,000 residents plus 30,000 workforce creating vibrant community
2M
Square Feet
Mixed-use development across 46.4 acres of premium waterfront property
100
Years Commitment
Long-term partnership with 10% studio profits supporting MRCTI.org
Project Gallery
Explore the visionary architectural designs and comprehensive development plans for this transformative waterfront community.
Aerial Development Overview
Complete view of all six sectors showing the integrated community design with stunning Gateway Arch backdrop
Residential High-Rise Towers
Luxury residential towers offering premium waterfront living with panoramic views of downtown St. Louis
C3 Studios Production Complex
World-class entertainment production facilities designed to rival major Hollywood studios
Waterfront Promenade
Mixed-use retail and dining promenade creating vibrant community spaces along the Mississippi River
Municipal Services Center
New East St. Louis City Hall, hospital, and essential municipal services facilities
Sports & Wellness Complex
Multi-sports park and wellness facilities promoting active community lifestyle and recreation
Be Part of History
Join the transformation of East St. Louis into a world-class waterfront community. Discover investment opportunities, career possibilities, and the chance to be part of the largest urban development project in Missouri history.
