Lewis Rice member David W. Sweeney is providing legal support and lobbying for a newly announced $3 billion technology district centered around the historic Armory building. David is advising the development team on zoning, development incentives, and other government-related matters. The Armory Innovation District will redevelop the Armory into 214,500 square feet of Class A office space and add a 120-megawatt data center in the adjacent warehouse property. The project is expected to generate $78.5 million in taxes and fees in its first year, including $28.2 million for the City of St. Louis and $35.8 million for St. Louis Public Schools. To read the full article, click under "Resources" below. David Sweeney focuses on lobbying, governmental and finance matters; municipal and public law; government affairs; zoning, land use, tax increment financing, community improvement districts, and other development incentives. His experience ranges from drafting and overseeing implementation of legislation regarding tax increment financing, community improvement districts, special business districts, transportation development districts, and property tax abatements to representation of governmental entities in a variety of real estate development and finance matters.
