Dutchtown is our neighborhood on the South Side of St. Louis, home to a lot of history and a changing future. We are St. Louis’s most populous and densest neighborhood. We embrace the diversity of our neighbors and have big plans to make Dutchtown a better place to live for everyone regardless of race, economic status, religious background, or any other factor. We are Dutchtown Proud.
We’ve got room for everyone who wants to be part of a strong neighborhood with a lot of momentum. Come visit us—we’d love to show you around. Move in next door to us. Open your business here. Invest in the future of our neighborhood. There’s something for everyone in Dutchtown.
Dutchtown Resources
We’ve got an extensive list of neighborhood and city resources, plus guides to contacting the Citizens’ Service Bureau, working with your Neighborhood Improvement Specialist, filing reports with the police, and more.
Bookmark dutchtownstl.org/resources for a handy reference.
Dutchtown Committees
Interested in helping make Dutchtown a better place to live? Join one of our committees:
- Design
- Economic Vitality
- Promotion
- Organization
- Safe Clean & Green
Find out more and sign up at dutchtownstl.org/committees.
Learn About Dutchtown
Read about our history, our people, our architecture, our parks, and more on our About Dutchtown page.
Supporting Dutchtown Businesses
We’re gathering resources and producing walkthrough guides to help you and your business succeed. Visit dutchtownstl.org/business or check out our growing list of resources and our Guide to Getting On Google.
Futsal at Marquette Park
Check out the new futsal court at Marquette Park! Learn how to play and read about our partnership with St. Louis CITY SC and other supporters.
Translate DutchtownSTL
All of the news, resources, and info on DutchtownSTL.org is now available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, Nepali, and more! Click the Translate button at the top of the page.
Organize Your Block
Neighbors who know and look out for each other form the backbone of a strong community. An organized block, no matter how formally or informally organized, increases safety, improves aesthetics, attracts new neighbors, and gets things done. Learn how to organize your block at dutchtownstl.org/blocks.
We’ve got resources to help you interact, communicate, and plug in with your neighbors to get organized.
Grants for Small Businesses
Has your business been affected by COVID-19? Find out about grants available from the City of St. Louis at dutchtownstl.org/grants.
Donate to Dutchtown Main Streets
Become a donor to Dutchtown Main Streets! Every dollar helps Dutchtown Main Streets towards our mission of building a thriving Dutchtown for all of our residents, business owners, and other stakeholders. Make a one-time or recurring donation.
Marquette Park
The largest park in the Dutchtown area, we’re working to make Marquette Park the centerpiece of our neighborhood. Find out what’s going on at the park and how you can help Allies of Marquette Park reactivate the park.
The Dutchtown Calendar
There’s always something happening in Dutchtown! Visit dutchtownstl.org/calendar to find neighborhood meetings, volunteer opportunities, classes, happy hours, and plenty of other ways to get out and meet your neighbors.
Dutchtown CID
Find out everything you need to know about the Dutchtown Community Improvement District and how you can get involved.
Contact DutchtownSTL
Can’t find what you need here on DutchtownSTL.org? Contact us and we’ll try to help. You can also sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date on what’s happening in Dutchtown.
Vote!
We’ve got information for Dutchtown voters including important dates, candidate info, and how to register at dutchtownstl.org/vote.
Neighborhood Cleanups
Keep Dutchtown beautiful by volunteering at cleanup events around the neighborhood. Visit dutchtownstl.org/cleanup to find your opportunity to help.
News from the
DutchtownSTL Blog
Find more news at dutchtownstl.org/news
Marquette Homes Project Coming to Dutchtown
There’s great news in Dutchtown as 2021 comes to an end: Lutheran Development Group has received funding for Marquette Homes, a transformative project that will bring 60 new and rehabbed affordable housing units to the neighborhood!
Read the rest of “Marquette Homes Project Coming to Dutchtown”
Small But Mighty: For Sale in Dutchtown
Looking for a cozy space to call your own? Find your just-right sized space at the just-right price in Dutchtown! Our neighborhood offers the most bang for your buck with solidly built historic housing, convenient location, friendly neighbors, and an exciting future.
Keep It Clean: Bringing Volunteers and Soccer Fans Together
On the morning of Saturday, October 23rd, neighborhood volunteers and soccer fans from all over the region will be tackling trash in Dutchtown. Afterward, fans will be treated to friendly pick-up games on the soccer field and futsal court at Marquette Park.
Read the rest of “Keep It Clean: Bringing Volunteers and Soccer Fans Together”
EDA Loans for City Businesses Affected by COVID-19
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded CARES Act funds to St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) to make loans to businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19 or that are providing goods or services addressing problems caused by the pandemic.
Read the rest of “EDA Loans for City Businesses Affected by COVID-19”
